Holiday apartment in Cotronei – nature, winter sports and culture

Those choosing a holiday apartment in Cotronei can define the character of their stay through the area's landscape and the possible themes of their visit. The Cotronei area lies in the centuries-old forests of Parco Nazionale della Sila, among pine trees, firs and birches, as well as on the shores of Lago Ampollino.

Holiday apartment in Cotronei: winter and natural surroundings

For winter activities, the Trepidò district of Cotronei offers a clear starting point: the Palumbosila ski complex has ski lifts. The ski complex also includes a bobsleigh track and an ice rink. Its focus is clearly sporting, but it is not limited to classic skiing. If, when planning a holiday apartment or holiday home in Cotronei, you are looking for winter variety, these different facilities may be an important criterion for your personal choice.

Water, energy and cycle route

Water and energy are also present as themes in Cotronei. The Museo dell’Acqua e dell’Energia visitor centre is located in Località Trepidò in the municipality of Cotronei. It uses multimedia and interactive technologies and offers an in-depth presentation of the use of the Sila lakes for hydroelectric power. This focus may be particularly interesting for you if you view nature not only as a landscape, but also as part of a technical history. Independently of this, the Ciclopista dell’Ampollino connects the Trepidò visitor centre with the Teatro Tenda.

The Timparello route

The „Timparello“ route is a linear mountain route in the municipality of Cotronei and leads from Timparello dei Ladri into the Tassito valley. For orientation purposes, it is considered to consist of two sections. The first stage runs from Timparello dei Ladri to the mouth of the Tassito and covers 0,900 kilometres in 20 minutes. The second stage leads from there to Caprarella over 2,200 kilometres in 50 minutes. The differing stage lengths help you compare the two sections for your personal planning.

Chapels, church and industrial archaeology

Cotronei's architectural history can be seen in various specific locations. The Cappella Verga was built between 1881 and 1887 at the instigation of Giacinto Verga. Its design combines late Baroque architecture with neoclassical details. Timpagrande is one of the hydroelectric facilities in the Cotronei area regarded as evidence of 20th-century industrial archaeology. In the historic centre of Cotronei, the Chiesa di San Nicola Vescovo dates back to the 16th century. Cultural and technical history thus emerge in different forms: in the stylistic features of a chapel, in a hydroelectric facility and in a 16th-century church.

Other places

Caccuri, Crotone, Santa Severina, Petilia Policastro, Sant'Anna, San Leonardo di Cutro, Isola Di Capo Rizzuto, Le Castella

To the higher-level travel overview: Crotone.