The Top 5 Castles around Scalea
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Scalea. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Scalea. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Historic Centre of Scalea
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Scalea is a medieval village located on a terraced hill a few minutes from the sea. Its historic center is a labyrinth of stairways, alleys, arches and ancient buildings, where …
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Santa Maria del Cedro Castle
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Santa Maria del Cedro is a Calabrian municipality belonging to the Riviera dei Cedri, famous for its cedar. The town overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea offers spectacular landscapes, located near the …
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Norman Castle Ruins of Scalea
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The Norman castle of Scalea is located on the top of the medieval village and was built in the 11th century on a previous Longobard fortress. Today only the ruins …
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Cirella Castle Ruins
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The ruins of ancient Cirella are fantastic and well worth a visit. A place that smells of history with a beautiful landscape.
The ruins of Cirella are the remains of …
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View of San Michele Castle
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Beautiful panoramic point, especially downhill, allows you to arrive in a series of curves as if by magic in front of the Castle of San Michele
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