Acconia: Ancient Traces, Churches and Beaches

Acconia is a destination where ancient history, sacred architecture, palaces, nearby beaches and local festivals come together. If you would like to combine culture and scenery in Acconia, the Roman Baths, churches, buildings and beaches offer specific themes for planning your own days.

Ancient History Around the Roman Baths

The Terme Romane archaeological site is located in Acconia, a district of the municipality of Curinga. Under Articles 10 and 12 of Legislative Decree No. 42/2004, the archaeological area of the Antiche Terme Romane di Acconia is formally protected as cultural heritage. The Terme di Acconia formed part of a large monumental villa dating from the time of Diocletian. This gives Acconia’s ancient history a particularly tangible connection to an archaeological site.

Churches and Historic Buildings

The Church of San Giovanni Battista houses old depictions of the Annunciation featuring the Archangel Gabriel and Mary. The parish church of San Giovanni Battista in Acconia dates from around 1920. The Church of Santa Maria, Madre della Speranza, was consecrated on December 7, 2002. Together, these three details illustrate different periods in Acconia’s sacred architecture.

Several buildings in the surrounding area also add to the cultural picture. Palazzo Bevilacqua is a palace in the immediate vicinity of Acconia, as is Palazzo Loffredo. Piazzetta San Nicola is a palace in the area surrounding Acconia. The Museo Archeologico Tolone Azzariti is a museum in the surrounding area and expands the archaeological focus with another specific cultural site.

Beaches in the Surrounding Area

Marina di Curinga is a beach in the immediate vicinity of Acconia. Spiaggia di Cafarone is a beach in the area surrounding Acconia, as is Spiaggia di Marinella. Spiaggia di Gizzeria Lido is also a beach in the area surrounding Acconia. The S.S.18 runs through Acconia.

Carnevale di Acconia

At the Carnevale di Acconia, young people and volunteers create artfully designed structures from glue, papier-mâché, iron and paint in the town’s workshops. The 36th edition of the Carnevale di Acconia was announced. The event has been considered a point of reference for the area for more than 30 years. For the announced edition, parades and events were planned along Acconia’s main streets and in the central Piazza San Giovanni Battista. The Carnevale combines workshop activities with planned events along the main streets and in the central Piazza San Giovanni Battista.

Festa della Fragola

At the Festa della Fragola, visitors were able to sample various preparations of this fruit at specially set-up stalls.

Discover More Destinations

For further travel planning, you can also include Soveria Mannelli, Carlopoli, Catanzaro, Satriano, San Pietro Apostolo, Badolato, Squillace and Marina Di Davoli in your plans.

For the overarching travel overview: Catanzaro.