Roseto Capo Spulico has in its history the romanticism of the cultivation of Pink, whose petals were used to fill the mattresses of the Rosetans themselves. Ancient rose garden experienced its maximum historical splendor in 1260 when the castle that was a fief of the Rende di Bisignano was built.
Beauties of the historic center of Roseto Capo Spulico
The tourist today is however immediately captured by the enchanting medieval old town full of art with narrow streets and alleys; fantastic is the possibility that opens in admiring on a hill sloping down to the sea, from which the view is breathtaking.
Inside, architectural beauties are revealed, such as the Mother Church of the Baronial Palace, or the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the miraculous Fountain of S. Vitale, from which spring water has been flowing for more than a thousand years.
How not to pay a visit to the Castrum Roseti, in which there is the Museum of Peasant Civilization; real spearhead of Roseto Capo Spulico is the Federiciano Castle, a symbol of Calabria in the world, which tames the crystalline waters of the Ionian.
This monument represents a perfect marriage between history and legend, having been born on an ancient pagan place of worship full of charm. The Templar defense castle and military garrison was also a sacred place for theEmperor Frederick II of Swabia, which left traces of his presence; important vestiges remain, as evidenced by the finding of the Onfale engraved with the signs of the Passion of Christ.
In the historic center of Roseto there is the "Vico of lovers”, The narrowest alley in Europe, where many lovers once met for a fleeting kiss. Even today, traditionally engaged couples hand in hand make promises in this alley and kiss each other.
Calabrian beaches and crystalline seabeds
Another characteristic of Capo Spulico rose garden is the "rock anvil”Which is located along the beach below the Castle and at the Granaio; it is commonly referred to as the Castle mushroom, due to its shape, and is somewhat one of the symbols of Roseto and the Upper Ionian Cosentino.
Proceed towards the Achaean seafront in the hamlet Marina di Roseto Capo Spulico, which in recent years has become the heart of local tourism; We are welcomed by a pleasant wide panoramic sidewalk, along which we meet the "Piazza Azzurra", continuing still we see the Statale 106 Jonica, very narrow and winding overlooking the beach surrounded by splendid Mediterranean scrub. This limpid emerald Calabrian sea, due to the seabed has obtained ministerial recognition for the most beautiful sea in Italy, not bad!
The Rosetan bathing summer begins in May, not only for the sea with its crystalline seabed, but also for a program of musical and theatrical performances of great importance. The “Federico II di Svevia” Historical Procession in the ancient village is suggestive, the Serenades to Federico on the beach of the Federiciano Castle; lots of music along the Lungomare degli Achei for an unforgettable summer.
Roseto is not only sea, but also green, in fact, the Quality of Life Park is an authentic open-air gym, with cycle path, pedestrian path to dispose of ice creams.
You can take advantage of equipment for free-body training, 5-a-side football and tennis sports facilities, which make up a remarkable sports center. Roseto Capo Spulico also has a very well-known Sailing Club, of which the Municipal Administration is a founding member. For the most gluttonous gourmets, Roseto is well known for Cherry De.Co. of Roseto, one of the Calabrian excellences. This fruit with absolutely unique organoleptic properties, and also beautiful to behold, represents the top! Recently the rosetana cherry it beat the fierce competition of its Apulian and Emilian colleagues, taking home the title of the most beautiful cherry in Italy.
To reach Roseto Capo Spulico from the A14 adriatica you have to take the SS106 towards Reggio C., and coming from the north on the A3 (Salerno - Reggio Calabria) you have to exit at Lauria Nord, along the Sinnica, then take the SS106 towards Reggio C. Those coming from the south on the A3 you have to exit at Sibari or Spezzano Terme, going towards SS106 towards Taranto.
