Cittadella Del Capo between Coast and History

Coast and Nature on the Tyrrhenian Sea

The beaches of Cittadella del Capo are considered a nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles Caretta caretta on the Tyrrhenian coast of the Province of Cosenza. In Cittadella del Capo, loggerhead sea turtles hatched from a nest on the beach and reached the sea; WWF volunteers monitored the hatching. For nature enthusiasts, the specific beach event involving loggerhead sea turtles is the central focus here.

The beaches in the area around Cittadella del Capo include Termare. Capo Bonifati is located nearby. For coastal planning, this distinguishes between a beach in the surrounding area and a cape in the immediate vicinity.

Towers and Ecclesiastical Heritage

An important historical reference is the Torre di Fella. The Norman tower dates from the period between 1112 and 1154 and belongs to the era of Roger II. Between 1378 and 1394, the Torre di Fella was expanded by the feudal lord Tommaso Brancati. The later expansion adds another period to the Norman architectural history.

The Torre di Parise is a square tower from the 16th century. It is located in the railway station area, a few metres from the beach. The Torre di Parise combines its historical dating with a spatial connection between the railway station area and the beach.

The local history also includes the Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo. It was built in 1924 on the national road through the efforts of several benefactors. A statue of Saint Francis of Paola, depicting his crossing of the Strait of Messina, was brought into the church. The festival in honour of Saint Francis of Paola is celebrated on the third Sunday in August. The year of construction, 1924, marks a later date than the older towers.

Destinations in the Immediate and Wider Surroundings

For those interested in culture, the surroundings of Cittadella del Capo include Castello Belvedere Marittimo, the Museo dei Brettii e del Mare and the Roccia di Val Pellice fort. The Parco Archeologico di Laos archaeological park lies in the wider regional surroundings of Cittadella del Capo. In spatial terms, the archaeological park is therefore farther away than Termare, the castle, museum, fort, La Castelluccia and Monte Cannitello.

The surroundings of Cittadella del Capo include the mountain of La Castelluccia and the mountain of Monte Cannitello. Both mountains broaden the landscape context of the surrounding area alongside the coastal and cultural destinations.

Cittadella del Capo Railway Station and Location

Capo Bonifati railway station is located in the village of Cittadella del Capo. Its location within the village distinguishes it from Capo Bonifati, the cape in the immediate vicinity.

More Destinations in the Same Area

More destinations for your travel planning: Palombella, Bisignano, Fagnano Castello, Cutura, Altavilla, Cariati, Vaccarizzo, San Benedetto Ullano.

For the overarching travel overview: Cosenza.