Crotone district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Cirò

Cirò is a town in Crotone district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 2,936 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 15 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 6 museums and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tempio di Apollo Aleo (9 km), Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo (20 km) and Castello dell'Arso (27 km).

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Cirò, Calabria
Cirò, Crotone district, Calabria, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cirò at a glance

Location
Crotone district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 2,936
Coordinates
39.3830° N, 17.0638° E
Places within 50 km
66 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cirò

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cirò: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Cirò

62 churches within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (16 km); the best-known is Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cirò

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Castello Carafa (1 km); the best-known is Tempio di Apollo Aleo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cirò

22 museums within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Museo della Cultura Contadin (36 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Cirò

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Incoronata Waterfall (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Cirò

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Torretta di Crucoli (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cirò

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cirò. The closest is Pietre dell'Incavallicata (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cirò

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cirò
  2. 1 km Castello Carafa · heritage site, Crotone
  3. 6 km Fontana del Principe · heritage site, Crotone
  4. 5 km Tempio di Apollo Aleo · heritage site, Crotone
  5. 26 km Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo · church, Cosenza
  6. 7 km Castello dell'Arso · heritage site, Cosenza
  7. 27 km Back to Cirò

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From travellers near Cirò

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How to reach Cirò

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cirò by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1562Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (16 km)
    Forts & heritage2151Castello Carafa (1 km)
    Museums622Museo della Cultura Contadin (36 km)
    Waterfalls117Incoronata Waterfall (23 km)
    Beaches & coast616Torretta di Crucoli (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints313Pietre dell'Incavallicata (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens111Riserva Naturale Macchia della Giumenta - San Salvatore (42 km)
    Other attractions59Porto Nuovo (42 km)
    Caves38Due Manfred (Ingresso A Monte) (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Lago Redisole (46 km)
    Parks35Villa Comunale (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Trionto (47 km)
    Treks01Cammino di San Francesco di Paola - Via del Giovane - Tappa 0 (80 km)
    Buddhist sites01Complesso Monastico di Sant'Adriano e Natalia (81 km)

    Cirò: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cirò?

    Tempio di Apollo Aleo (heritage site, about 9 km), Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo (church, about 20 km), Castello Carafa (heritage site, about 1 km), Fontana del Principe (heritage site, about 6 km), Castello dell'Arso (heritage site, about 27 km), Castello Amalfitani (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 1 waterfall, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Cirò?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità, about 16 km by road; Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cirò?

    Castello Carafa, about 1 km by road; Fontana del Principe (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cirò?

    Museo della Cultura Contadin, about 36 km by road; Museo Diocesano (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cirò?

    Start in Cirò, visit Castello Carafa, then Fontana del Principe, then Tempio di Apollo Aleo, then Concattedrale di San Michele Arcangelo, then Castello dell'Arso, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cirò?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cirò

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