Discover Cirella: History and Coast

Cirella combines an impressive history with a varied coastal setting. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Cirella, you will find a range of options to consider when planning your trip: ancient sites, traces of the medieval settlement, cliffs along the water and several beaches in the surrounding area.

Holiday apartment in Cirella: experience history first-hand

Among the most distinctive historic sites are the Ruderi di Cirella. They are the remains of the ancient city of Cirella, which was destroyed by Napoleon's fleet at the beginning of the 19th century. The Ruderi also include the remains of a church with a Romanesque bell tower and surviving fragments of frescoes. The Greek-style ruin theatre was built in the archaeological area of Cirella and complements this historical picture.

Other periods are also present in Cirella. Visible remains of Roman temples and villas from the imperial period have survived. The Mausoleo di Cirella is a monumental tomb from Roman times that was later used as a Christian place of worship and subsequently as an agricultural storage area. The Church of San Nicola Magno was also known as the mother church and stood within the walls of medieval Cirella. The Monastery of San Francesco di Paola stood outside these walls.

The ancient site of Parco Archeologico di Laos is located in the surrounding area of Cirella. Castello Belvedere Marittimo and Palazzo dei Principi Lanza di Trabia are also in the surrounding area. The ancient site of Orsomarso is located in the wider regional area around Cirella.

Nature, cliffs and beaches around Cirella

The landscape includes the Isola di Cirella Natura 2000 site, which was designated a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in June 2017. The cliffs of Cirella are easily accessible from the town of Cirella and can for the most part be reached via a paved seafront promenade. This specific access route provides clear orientation for walks and days by the water.

Several beaches are located in the surrounding area of Cirella: Spiaggia Cirella di Diamante, Lido La Perla and Lido Azzurro Diamante. Monte Carpinoso is a mountain near Cirella and provides a scenic contrast to the beaches. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first consider whether historic places, walks along the cliffs, beaches or varied landscapes should be the main focus of your trip.

Local summer event

Calici Sotto Le Stelle is an event in Cirella held on two dates in July and August. Together with the ruins, the protected area, the beaches and the cliffs, it creates a travel plan that allows for both discovery and different daily rhythms.

For a holiday apartment in Cirella, your personal priorities are therefore decisive: anyone particularly interested in the Ruderi, the ruin theatre and the Roman remains will plan differently from someone who places the paved seafront promenade, the cliffs and the beaches at the forefront. If members of your travel group have different interests, these themes can already be used as a guide before booking when choosing the right place to stay.

Other places in the region

For further regional orientation, you can also find Colosimi, Pietrafitta, Terranova Da Sibari, Farneta, Mangone, Cosenza, Frascineto and Villapiana Lido.

For the higher-level travel overview: Cosenza.