Population: 6,767 (2003)
Official site: n/a
Wikipedia: n/a
Map: MapQuest

The origins of Nicotera date back to the decadence of an ancient Greek city called Medama, when the inhabitants left this place in order to escape from Saracen raids and chose a higher and healthier site, on a hill. 

Although the city has been damaged by continual earthquakes and its inhabitants have been victim to numerous natural catastrophe, the old city, situated startegically on a large mountain overlooking the entire coast is well-preserved, elegant and architecturally beautiful.  With numerous architectural influences combining throughout the town's centre, those with an eye for both history and craftsmanship, will not be disappointed. 

The beach in front of the town consists of white sand, numerous lidos and numerous cafès and bars. 

In the old part of the town built higher up, the archeological museum and museum of contemporary art are well-worth the time, even if many of the descriptions are written exclusively in Italian.