Diamante

Diamante is a small coastal town in Calabria on the so-called Riviera dei Cedri, known for its murals, its chili-pepper growing and its beaches. The town has a small existing harbour where the entrance is sheltered by a curved breakwater located east of Punta Diamante, with a smaller pier extending out from the quay.

For decades the harbour has been the subject of a larger but long-delayed expansion. The Calabria region and the municipality have recently given new momentum to a project for a new marina with additional planned berths, and it has been announced that the contract is expected to be signed during the autumn, with hopes that the facility could be operational around 2027. Until then it remains unclear exactly which facilities and guest berths are actually available, so sailors should be aware that the harbour is still under construction.

Ashore, Diamante's old town and its colourful street-art murals are within walking distance, and the town is known for its annual chili-pepper festival as well as for its nearby beaches and rocky coastline, including the area around Isola di Cirella.