Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Cortale

Cortale is a town in Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 2,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 69 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 museums. The must-see places are Castello di Squillace (14 km), Parco Archeologico di Scolacium (20 km) and Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (21 km).

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Cortale, Calabria
Cortale, Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cortale at a glance

Location
Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 2,002
Coordinates
38.8401° N, 16.4096° E
Places within 50 km
175 (34 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 Cortale

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cortale: 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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Things to see near Cortale, by type

Churches near Cortale

92 churches within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Chiesa dell'Addolorata (3 km); the best-known is Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cortale

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Palazzo De Stefani-Ciriaco (3 km); the best-known is Castello di Squillace (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cortale

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Monte Covello (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Cortale

19 museums within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Antiquarium (18 km); the best-known is Museo delle arti di Catanzaro (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cortale

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Torre di Mezza Praia (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Cortale

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Cortale. The closest is Cascata del Tiglio (28 km); the best-known is Cascata del Marmarico (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cortale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cortale
  2. 14 km Castello di Squillace · heritage site, Catanzaro
  3. 9 km Parco Archeologico di Scolacium · heritage site, Catanzaro
  4. 14 km Museo delle arti di Catanzaro · museum, Catanzaro
  5. 2 km Parco della Biodiversità · park, Catanzaro
  6. 29 km Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo · church, Catanzaro
  7. 21 km Back to Cortale

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How to reach Cortale

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    Within 15 km of Cortale

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    Places near Cortale by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches92Chiesa dell'Addolorata (3 km)
    Forts & heritage56Palazzo De Stefani-Ciriaco (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Monte Covello (5 km)
    Museums19Antiquarium (18 km)
    Beaches & coast15Torre di Mezza Praia (20 km)
    Waterfalls10Cascata del Tiglio (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Giardino Botanico Santicelli (25 km)
    Caves8Grotta di Re Nilio (19 km)
    Other attractions5Fontana Carlo Pacino o del Diavolo (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5Lago dell'Angitola (24 km)
    Parks2Parco della Biodiversità (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Scoglio la Pietra Grande (21 km)

    Cortale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cortale?

    Castello di Squillace (heritage site, about 14 km), Parco Archeologico di Scolacium (heritage site, about 20 km), Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo (church, about 21 km), Museo delle arti di Catanzaro (museum, about 21 km), Parco della Biodiversità (park, about 22 km), Museo storico militare Brigata Catanzaro (museum, about 22 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 69 churches, 36 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Cortale?

    Chiesa dell'Addolorata, about 3 km by road; Santa Maria Cattolica (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cortale?

    Palazzo De Stefani-Ciriaco, about 3 km by road; Casa (Asilo) di San Rocco (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cortale?

    Monte Covello, about 5 km by road; Monte Contessa (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cortale?

    Start in Cortale, visit Castello di Squillace, then Parco Archeologico di Scolacium, then Museo delle arti di Catanzaro, then Parco della Biodiversità, then Cattedrale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cortale?

    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 Cortale

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