Velia, a Greek colony founded in 540 BC, preserves the remains of the southern quarter of the ancient city and overlooks the sea. The excavations of the Porta Marina open the tourist path that once welcomed sailors and merchants. It was a wealthy city, renowned for the therapeutic use of water. In Velia, it is still possible to appreciate the architectural structures used to channel and preserve water, making it a fundamental element for the well-being of the thermal complex. The Greek road, a truly unique example of intact pavement from that era, leads to the Porta Rosa, a round arch. At the highest point, the acropolis, the theater, and the head of Parmenides stand.