Holiday apartment in Isola di Capo Rizzuto – Marine reserve and culture

Isola di Capo Rizzuto combines nature experiences with an unusually rich history. In the Area Marina Protetta Capo Rizzuto marine reserve, rocky stretches of coastline alternate with fine sandy beaches; the sea is home to the area’s protected flora and fauna. This creates a destination where you can combine different kinds of holiday days. If you choose a holiday apartment in Isola di Capo Rizzuto, you can tailor your plans according to whether nature observation, water sports, historic sites or activities for children are your priorities.

Landscapes and discoveries for different age groups

The CEAM Aquarium has an educational laboratory for children and a touch pool. This gives visitors, alongside the open landscape experience, a direct way to engage with the marine world. This contrast is particularly interesting for families: on the one hand, there are the coast, sea and protected nature, while on the other there is a facility where children can learn about marine topics first-hand. Together, these two offerings are among the area’s notable attractions for a holiday that combines discovery and shared experiences.

Underwater routes and excursions on the sea

In the Area Marina Protetta Capo Rizzuto marine reserve, divers can choose from 15 underwater routes. One special dive site is the Gunny wreck, which lies in the shallows off Capo Rizzuto at a depth of 24 metres. There is also a distinct perspective on the protected area above the water’s surface: from April to October, Aquavision offers various excursions in a glass-bottom boat. During the school term, there are also educational trails with activities in the Le Castella district. This allows active and more observational forms of marine exploration to be incorporated into your travel plans.

Le Castella: Fortress and archaeological traces

The Fortezza di Le Castella stands on a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and is part of the protected marine area Area Marina Protetta di Capo Rizzuto. Its history goes back a long way: archaeological investigations at the Fortezza di Le Castella uncovered Bronze Age pottery finds as well as the remains of a fortified Greek military outpost.

Museum, city walls and religious history

The Museo civico demologico dell’economia del lavoro e della storia sociale in the Palazzo Barracco displays objects from rural daily life and crafts. These include a 16th-century olive press and a 19th-century ox cart. This picture is complemented by the new city walls of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, which were reinforced with bastions and had two gates: the Porta Magna, also known as the Porta di Terra, and the Porta della Marina. Shortly after the middle of the 16th century, the royal court also had the two royal coastal watchtowers of Capo Rizzuto and Manna built. In the district of Capo Rizzuto is the Santuario della Madonna Greca of Isola di Capo Rizzuto.

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