Holiday apartment in Carolei: History, cuisine and green hills

Carolei combines green hills and valleys with a townscape where churches, Villa Quintieri and historic town centres come together. The landscape offers walks through old villages, agricultural areas and woodland. For families wishing to combine different interests, the appeal lies in this varied mix of discoveries in the town and experiences in the surrounding countryside.

Historic town centres and architectural heritage in Carolei

The Chiesa dell'Assunta is a church dating from the 17th century and associated with local craftsmen. One historic town centre in Carolei developed around the Chiesa dell'Immacolata; a second historic town centre lies further down around the Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie. The Chiesa dell'Assunta in Carolei dates from the 17th century; Villa Quintieri and the Filanda dei Quintieri are 19th-century buildings.

At the heart of Carolei stands Villa Quintieri, a three-storey villa built in the 19th century with an Italian garden. The Filanda dei Quintieri is also part of the town's architectural history. The complex consists of three 19th-century buildings, two of which were originally used for silk production. The Castello Hohenstaufen Normanno Svevo, a castle, is also located in the vicinity of Carolei. The Museo Civico Archeologico is a museum in the surroundings of Carolei. The Palazzo Falvo and the Palazzo del Governo, both palaces, are also located there. The two palaces, the museum and the castle extend the historical perspective beyond the town centres into the area around Carolei.

Calabrian specialities and local family tradition

Carolei also has specific culinary destinations. The Pulice family butcher's shop opened in the centre of Carolei in 1928 and is now run by the family's fourth generation. The Salumificio Pulice, based in Carolei, produces typical Calabrian sausages and cured meats. Carolei's culinary side ranges from the butcher's shop in the centre, which has existed since 1928, to the production of typical sausages and cured meats.

Green landscapes and regional excursion destinations

The wider regional surroundings complement the town's history with a variety of landscapes. Monte Cocuzzo is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Carolei. Giardino Fabio Aroni is a garden in the area. The Ape Maya and Spiaggia di Longobardi beaches are also located in the wider regional surroundings. This makes it possible to take different priorities into account when planning: historic architecture in the town, walks through the hilly landscape, or regional destinations associated with gardens, mountains and beaches.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Carolei, you can find additional travel destinations here: Spezzano Della Sila, Belvedere Marittimo, Amantea, Cittadella Del Capo, Santa Maria Del Cedro, Tessano, Terranova Da Sibari, Alessandria del Carretto.

For the higher-level travel overview: Cosenza.