“A castle on the Lonio – The sea of the fortress of Le Castella and the beaches of Isola di Capo Rizzuto”: this is the writing that stands out on the cover of the June issue of Bell’Italia, the monthly magazine dedicated to discovering the beauties of our country. The magazine always offers reports on cities, villages, regions, archaeological areas and natural parks in Italy with historical, cultural and landscape information. And then it offers itineraries to plan unforgettable trips with breathtaking images that capture the essence of the places and stories of people, traditions and legends that make the discovery of Italy even more special.
Le Castella, a hamlet of Isola Capo Rizzuto in the province of Crotone, is a seaside village that enchants visitors with its beauty and age-old history. His fame is inextricably linked to Aragonese castle, an imposing manor house that stands on an islet connected to the mainland by a thin bridge. The Castle, dating back to the 15th century, is an architectural jewel. Its suggestive position, perched on a rock spur overlooking the sea, makes it an iconic image of Calabria. It can be entirely visited and allows you to immerse yourself in the history of the place, retracing the events that have occurred over the centuries.
Le Castella is immersed in a context of great beauty. The Marine Protected Area of Capo RizzutoFurthermore, it is the largest in Italy and protects the rich marine flora and fauna of the area, offering snorkelling and diving enthusiasts an unforgettable experience. Established in 1991, it extends for approximately 15 thousand hectares, protecting 42 kilometers of uncontaminated coastline and a naturalistic heritage of inestimable value. The Capo Rizzuto AMP boasts, in fact, an extraordinary variety of habitats ranging from golden beaches to cliffs overlooking the sea, from Posidonia meadows to submerged sea caves. All this translates into exceptional biodiversity, with over 900 plant species and 400 animal species recorded, including the caretta caretta turtle and the rare osprey. All you have to do is browse. Or come and find out!
(Cover photo: @pietro.cam)
