Curinga: History and Landscape

Anyone choosing a holiday apartment in Curinga can plan their trip around very different interests: Roman history, established townscapes, mountains, beaches and a vibrant culinary tradition. The sights are located in Curinga, in Acconia or in the nearby and wider surrounding area. This creates a destination that you can get to know not through a single highlight, but through several clearly distinguishable themes.

Roman Traces and Historic Buildings

One of the most impressive testimonies is the Terme Romane di Acconia. The large Roman thermal complex lies a few hundred metres from the centre of Acconia and was part of a large monumental private villa. The Terme Romane di Acconia are also considered the only certain example on the Italian peninsula of a building featuring construction techniques that were widespread in the Roman world of Africa. For visitors interested in history, the site combines the grandeur of an ancient complex with a remarkable architectural context.

The Acquedotto Medievale of Curinga also tells of a bygone use: its remains once carried water to mills where sugar cane was processed. In the historic centre of Curinga, narrow lanes, adjoining stone houses and small piazzas shape the townscape; aristocratic palaces overlook these squares. The Torre di Mezzapraia adds another historical perspective. The round tower, dating from the middle of the 16th century, has two cylindrical upper storeys and formed part of a coastal defence system against Saracen attacks.

The Palazzo Bevilacqua is a palace in the area surrounding Curinga. Its original central section dates from the second half of the 18th century. The later-added parts of the building housed a silk spinning mill, an oil mill and a grain store or grain bank. The Palazzo Loffredo, another palace, is also located nearby. The Museo Archeologico Tolone Azzariti is a museum in the area surrounding Curinga. The wider regional area also includes the Piazzetta San Nicola, which is classified as a palace.

Landscape Between Mountain and Beach

The Platano Millenario of Curinga is also known as Platano di Vrisi and Platano Orientale and came second in the 2021 European Tree Of The Year competition. Several specific destinations are also available for planning your time in the landscape: Marina di Curinga is a beach in the area surrounding Curinga, as are Spiaggia di Cafarone and Spiaggia di Marinella. Serralta di San Vito is a mountain in the area surrounding Curinga. If you would like to give different weight to beaches, mountain landscapes and historic places during your trip, these specific destinations provide a clear basis for choosing your holiday apartment.

Festa della Fragola di Acconia

The Festa della Fragola di Acconia adds its own culinary note. It offers handmade strawberry ice cream, granitas, cakes, traditional desserts and creative strawberry preparations. The festival takes place in the centre of Acconia and attracts numerous visitors every year. This aspect can be particularly interesting for families and other travel groups if shared discoveries, regional desserts and a festive event are part of their desired travel plans.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Curinga Based on Your Interests

Curinga can therefore be experienced in different ways: through ancient baths and medieval water technology, through palaces and narrow lanes, through beaches and the Serralta di San Vito mountain, or through Acconia’s strawberry tradition. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide which of these focuses should shape your days. A holiday apartment in Curinga fits into this plan as a starting point for a stay whose character you define yourself between culture, landscape and regional cuisine.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

For your regional orientation, you can also include Davoli, Marina Di Davoli, San Pietro a Maida, Borgia, Sant'andrea Apostolo Dello Ionio, La Petrizia, Gasperina and Montauro.

For the overall travel overview: Catanzaro.