Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Cerva

Cerva is a town in Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 1,258 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 61 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are Monte Femminamorta (15 km), Monte Gariglione (19 km) and Parco della Biodiversità (23 km).

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Cerva at a glance

Location
Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 1,258
Coordinates
39.0240° N, 16.7454° E
Places within 50 km
178 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cerva

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Churches near Cerva

78 churches within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Chiesa del Ritiro (9 km); the best-known is Chiesa del Monte Dei Morti e della Misericordia (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cerva

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Torrazzo (19 km); the best-known is Castello di Caccuri (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cerva

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Monte Femminamorta (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cerva

19 museums within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina (10 km); the best-known is Museo Storico Militare Brigata Catanzaro (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cerva

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Cascatelle del Crocchio (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Cerva

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cerva. The closest is Lido Stella Mattutina (35 km); the best-known is Capo Rizzuto (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cerva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cerva
  2. 2 km Cascatelle del Crocchio · waterfall, Catanzaro
  3. 22 km Museo Storico Militare Brigata Catanzaro · museum, Catanzaro
  4. 1 km Parco della Biodiversità · park, Catanzaro
  5. 31 km Monte Gariglione · viewpoint, Catanzaro
  6. 5 km Monte Femminamorta · viewpoint, Crotone
  7. 15 km Back to Cerva

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How to reach Cerva

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    Within 15 km of Cerva

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cerva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6178Chiesa del Ritiro (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3656Torrazzo (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Monte Femminamorta (15 km)
    Museums1419Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina (10 km)
    Waterfalls1718Cascatelle del Crocchio (2 km)
    Beaches & coast811Lido Stella Mattutina (35 km)
    Other attractions1010Torre Bizantino-Normanna (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Riserva Naturale Coturelle - Piccione (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Lago Ampollino (27 km)
    Caves56Pink Grotto (15 km)
    Parks55Parco della Biodiversità (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Scoglio la Pietra Grande (42 km)

    Cerva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cerva?

    Monte Femminamorta (viewpoint, about 15 km), Monte Gariglione (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cascatelle del Crocchio (waterfall, about 2 km), Parco della Biodiversità (park, about 23 km), Museo Storico Militare Brigata Catanzaro (museum, about 23 km), Museo Delle Arti di Catanzaro (museum, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cerva?

    178 places on Spotwander: 61 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 17 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Cerva?

    Chiesa del Ritiro, about 9 km by road; Sant'Andrea Apostolo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cerva?

    Torrazzo, about 19 km by road; Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cerva?

    Monte Femminamorta, about 15 km by road; Monte Gariglione (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cerva?

    Start in Cerva, visit Cascatelle del Crocchio, then Museo Storico Militare Brigata Catanzaro, then Parco della Biodiversità, then Monte Gariglione, then Monte Femminamorta, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cerva?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cerva

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cerva’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cerva on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.