Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Terrazza dello Ionio, Rocca Imperiale
Calabria
Rocca Imperiale's hilltop castle, built for Frederick II, looks down over terraces of lemon groves toward the Ionian Sea and the Basilicata border. The steep but short village lanes make a compact loop back from the castle terrace, past whitewashed houses and citrus-scented courtyards.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking below the castle in Rocca Imperiale.
Water
Fountain in the village.
Highlights
- Swabian castle built for Frederick II
- Terrace over lemon groves to the sea
- Compact whitewashed village loop
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the castle terrace and village lanes.
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