Description

Arrival in Le Castella, renowned tourist resort, located on a small peninsula south of Capo Rizzuto.

Excursion by boat with transparent bottom to admire the beautiful backdrops of the Marine Protected Area that has become one of the main tourist attractions of the area.

A unique experience: let yourself be lulled by the waves and observe the immense prairies of Posidonia Oceanica, inhabited by cute multicolored fish from the rebellious and green tufts.Possibility to dive into the blue Ionian Sea.

At the end, a free visit to the castle that occupies a small island connected to the mainland by a thin strip of land.

This is an impressive fortification built by Hannibal during the Second Punic War (208 – 202 BC):

At the beginning of the sixteenth century. the manor was completely rebuilt by Andrea Carafa, Count of Santa Severina.

Free lunch and departure for the return journey. On the way, stop in Cirò for a visit to one of the most important wine cellars and tasting of typical products accompanied by good wine.