Holiday apartment in Bonifati – churches, towers and close to the beach

Bonifati features historic buildings, churches with furnishings and details from different periods, a walk through the historic centre, proximity to the beach near the Torre di Parise and a culinary tasting at Villa Cirimarco. This creates a place where culture, activity, the beach and regional cuisine can be combined in different kinds of holiday days.

Norman traces and churches

Castello di Bonifati bears the name “Il Forte” and was reinforced by the Normans to defend the area. Its original structure comprised five towers and a central building. The combination of towers and the central building gives the structure a clearly recognisable historic character.

The Santuario Madonna Santissima del Rosario once belonged to the Dominican monastery complex. Inside there is an 18th-century statue of the Madonna del Rosario. Chiesa del Calvario was built in the 17th century; it houses the painting “Jesus Carries the Cross between Saints Peter and Paul”, painted by Dirk Hendricksz in 1601.

Chiesa della SS. Annunziata also dates from the 17th century, is designed in the Baroque style and is divided into three areas. Inside there is a 16th-century sculptural group depicting the Annunciation by an unknown artist, as well as an 18th-century wooden choir. In Bonifati, you will therefore encounter sacred spaces and furnishings from several centuries.

Towers, paths and proximity to the beach

Torre di Fella is a tower from the Norman period between 1112 and 1154, during the time of Roger II, and was reinforced in the 16th century. It is free of charge and freely accessible, but difficult to access for people with mobility impairments. Torre di Parise dates from the 16th century, has a square shape and is located in the railway station area, a few metres from the beach.

The most important attraction in Bonifati’s historic centre is the route leading to “Il Forte”, a complex consisting of the ruins of a Norman castle dating from around the 13th century. A walk through the historic centre conveys the impression of a timeless setting. The route and the town walk focus on different aspects: historic architecture as well as slow discovery on foot.

Villa Cirimarco and local culinary delights

The “Profumi di Cedro” visit at Villa Cirimarco includes a tasting of bread and oil, house salad, cheese with homemade preserves and a glass of wine. The restaurant at Villa Cirimarco is also open to external guests and operates exclusively by reservation. The celebration in honour of the saint is currently held on the third Sunday in August.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Bonifati, you can take into account the focus you want for your stay: historic buildings and churches, a walk along the route to “Il Forte”, proximity to the beach at Torre di Parise or the culinary offerings of Villa Cirimarco. This keeps the choice of accommodation aligned with the experiences that particularly interest you in Bonifati.

More places to discover

For more ideas of places to visit, you can also explore San Benedetto Ullano, Pagania Vallonecupo, Malito, Nocera Terinese, Rossano Stazione, Praia A Mare, Tortora Marina and Cassano Allo Ionio.

To the higher-level travel overview: Cosenza.