CIRELLA
Cirella is not just a hamlet of Diamante, but a microcosm of millenary beauty suspended over the Tyrrhenian Sea. An ancient city of Magna Graecia and then a flourishing medieval center, today it welcomes travelers with a rare charm, made of breathtaking views and silences full of memory.
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DIAMANTE
Shining like the name it bears, Diamante is one of the most fascinating villages in Calabria, a place where Mediterranean culture manifests in every alley. Perched on the cliff of the Riviera dei Cedri, this town is an open-air art gallery and the guardian of millenary gastronomic traditions.
Diamante is world-famous for its Murals. Walking through the historic center, your eyes get lost among over 300 works of art decorating the walls of the ancient fishermen's houses. Each wall tells a story: from the labor of sailors to local legends, transforming a simple walk into an immersive artistic experience that is renewed at every corner
DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL:
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By car: The distance is about 4.7 km, reachable in just 7 minutes along the SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore.
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By bicycle: For those who love to move slowly, the center of Diamante can be reached in about 15-20 minutes.
RUINS OF CIRELLA
Perched on the hill, the remains of the ancient city destroyed in 1806 tell centuries of history. Walking among the ruins of the castle and churches is a mystical experience, a journey into a past that still watches over the sea.
DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL: The distance is approximately 800 meters - 1 km. It's an uphill walk of about 10-15 minutes. The route is very picturesque because it allows you to see the Palace from above as you climb towards the ancient village.
CIRELLA
At the foot of the hill lies modern Cirella, born when the population moved down to the valley to be closer to the sea. It is here that our Ducal Palace stands as a testament to this transition, combining the noble legacy of the Catalano-Gonzaga family with the breeze of the Riviera dei Cedri.
Far from the chaos but just a stone's throw from the lively town of Diamante, Cirella is the ideal destination for those seeking authentic Italy. Whether it's a stroll through the vineyards producing prized local wine or an afternoon exploring the cliffs of San Pancrazio, Cirella remains in the heart for its ability to make time stand still.
DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL: A short walk to the town center
ISOLA DI CIRELLA
A limestone outcrop covered in Mediterranean scrub that stands proudly off our coast. Its crystal-clear seabed and sea caves are a paradise for those who love the authentic sea and sunsets that light up the horizon.
DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL: The island is only about 600 meters from the shoreline. Accessible to experienced swimmers and especially canoeists.
HOTEL
In the heart of Cirella, the Palazzo Ducale is much more than a hotel: it is a historic residence dating back to 1753 that retains its noble and austere charm. Built by order of the Catalano-Gonzaga Dukes, the palace is now an ideal retreat for those seeking a stay away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, immersed in an atmosphere suspended between past and present.
PAST AND PRESENT
Fragments of history and current news within the walls that have witnessed the centuries.
Via Vittorio Veneto, 190
87023 Diamante CS
Tel: +39 0985 091501
Reception Tel: +39 0985 86051
booking@pducale.it
Rag. Soc.: Hotel Ducale di Gilda Ruggeri S.r.l.
P.Iva: IT01319580781
CIR: 078048-ALB-00029
CIN: IT078048A1ZK63TKLE