.Le Castella, the magic of a castle in the sea
Distance: 28 km from Crotone
Total time by bus: 50 min.
Total inhabitants: approx. 1,000.
It can be visited in 2 hours
Upon entering the ancient fishing village at about 20 km from Crotone, you will immediately see one of the seven fortresses on the horizon, which once stood along the gulf. As you get near the castle, the view becomes even more spectacular, the castle actually sits on a small isthmus anchored to the shore by a strip of land.
The fortress is on an irregular layout, and was likely built by the Aragons around an existing Anjou fortification, but its construction has been dated back to 204 B.C.
The island-fortress of the Castella is especially enchanting at night because of how the light plays on the water. In the village are present a number of typical restaurants and handcrafts shops.
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By Gruppo di Marketing Territoriale - February 2010.
