Places
Beach·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Capo Rizzuto Marine Reserve, Calabria
Calabria
The Area Marina Protetta di Capo Rizzuto near Crotone is the largest marine protected area in the Mediterranean. Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting occurs on the beaches in summer — one of the most important nesting sites in Italy. The Ionian water is crystal clear and warm. The Torre Vecchia di Le Castella (1489 Aragonese castle on a sea islet) stands at the reserve entrance. Dogs welcome.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Largest marine protected area in the Mediterranean
- One of most important loggerhead turtle nesting sites in Italy
- Aragonese castle on a sea islet at the reserve entrance
With your dog
Marine reserve beach; dogs welcome.
