What to do in Capo Rizzuto in 3 days
Three days are enough to enjoy the best of the Calabrian Ionian coast: Marine Protected Area beaches, historic villages and archaeology. Here is a practical itinerary based in Isola di Capo Rizzuto.
Day 1 — Sea and Marine Protected Area
Morning on the beach between Spiaggia Grande and Capopiccolo, with snorkelling in the protected waters.
Afternoon at the red beaches and relaxing; dinner in town with fresh fish.
Day 2 — Le Castella and sunset
Visit the Aragonese castle of Le Castella and swim in the nearby coves.
Boat trip along the coast and a sunset aperitif with the fortress in view.
Day 3 — Archaeology and Crotone
Capo Colonna Archaeological Park with the Temple of Hera Lacinia and its surviving column.
In the afternoon, Crotone: the old town and the National Archaeological Museum of Magna Graecia.