Isola di Capo Rizzuto
Isola di Capo Rizzuto is a comune (municipality) in the province of Crotone, in the Calabria region of southern Italy, with a population of around 15,000. It lies on the Ionian coast at the headland of Capo Rizzuto, one of the most distinctive promontories of the central Calabrian shore.
At a glance
- Type
- Comune (municipality)
- Period
- Population around 15,000
- Style
- Mediterranean Ionian coastal town and promontory
- Location
- Province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy
Overview
Isola di Capo Rizzuto is a comune (municipality) in the province of Crotone, Calabria, Italy. The population of the town is around 15,000. It occupies the headland and surrounding coast of Capo Rizzuto on the Ionian Sea, with a territory that combines an inland town centre and a long, indented coastline.
History
The comune lies in a part of Calabria with deep roots in antiquity, near the territory of the ancient Greek colony of Kroton on the Ionian coast. Over the centuries the area saw Greek, Roman and later medieval settlement. The modern town developed around its historic centre, with coastal hamlets and resort areas along the Capo Rizzuto shore.
What you see
The headland of Capo Rizzuto presents a jagged Ionian coastline of small bays, cliffs and clear water, set within a protected marine area. The town centre stands a little inland from the sea. Coastal landmarks of the district include historic coastal fortifications typical of the Crotone coast.
Cultural significance
Isola di Capo Rizzuto sits on a coast shaped by the Greek and Roman heritage of Magna Graecia and the later history of the Ionian seaboard. Its promontory and surrounding waters are among the recognised natural and coastal assets of the province of Crotone.
Practical information
Isola di Capo Rizzuto is an open coastal town; there are no fixed visiting hours. For municipal services, accommodation and seasonal beach information, check the official website of the Comune di Isola di Capo Rizzuto.
Getting there
The town lies on the Ionian coast of the province of Crotone and is reached by car via the SS106 Jonica state road. The provincial capital Crotone, with its airport and rail station, is the nearest major transport hub for onward connections.