Crotone district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Foresta

Foresta is a town in Crotone district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 1,218 people. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 42 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Monte Femminamorta (16 km), Castello di Caccuri (18 km) and Monte Gariglione (19 km).

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Foresta at a glance

Location
Crotone district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 1,218
Coordinates
39.0994° N, 16.8129° E
Places within 50 km
154 (23 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 Foresta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Foresta: 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 Foresta

71 churches within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Foresta

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (7 km); the best-known is Castello di Caccuri (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Foresta

21 museums within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Museo Diocesano (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Foresta

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Monte Femminamorta (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Foresta

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Cascata del Lupo (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Foresta

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Foresta. The closest is Cimitero Monumentale di Crotone (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Foresta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Foresta
  2. 16 km Monte Femminamorta · viewpoint, Crotone
  3. 5 km Monte Gariglione · viewpoint, Catanzaro
  4. 5 km Monte Scorciavuoi · viewpoint, Catanzaro
  5. 20 km Castello di Caccuri · heritage site, Crotone
  6. 6 km Acerenthia · heritage site, Crotone
  7. 22 km Back to Foresta

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How to reach Foresta

    All places near Foresta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Foresta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4271Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3557Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (7 km)
    Museums1321Museo Diocesano (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Monte Femminamorta (16 km)
    Waterfalls1518Cascata del Lupo (13 km)
    Beaches & coast713Cimitero Monumentale di Crotone (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Riserva Naturale Gariglione - Pisarello (17 km)
    Other attractions99Torre Bizantino-Normanna (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Lago Ampollino (24 km)
    Caves46Pink Grotto (23 km)
    Parks55Parco Pitagora (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Scoglio la Pietra Grande (55 km)

    Foresta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Foresta?

    Monte Femminamorta (viewpoint, about 16 km), Castello di Caccuri (heritage site, about 18 km), Monte Gariglione (viewpoint, about 19 km), Acerenthia (heritage site, about 22 km), Monte Scorciavuoi (viewpoint, about 23 km), Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 13 museums, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Foresta?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta, about 8 km by road; Sant'Andrea Apostolo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Foresta?

    Ex Convento di San Francesco di Paola, about 7 km by road; Castello "Andrea Carafa" (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Foresta?

    Museo Diocesano, about 13 km by road; Museo dell'Olio D'oliva e della Civiltà Contadina (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Foresta?

    Start in Foresta, visit Monte Femminamorta, then Monte Gariglione, then Monte Scorciavuoi, then Castello di Caccuri, then Acerenthia, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Foresta?

    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 Foresta

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Foresta’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.