Squillace Travel Guide

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Squillace
Squillace
Squillace
Castello Normanno Di Squillace
Castello Normanno Di Squillace
A charming traditional Italian village, the town of Squillace combines several revealing and atmospheric historic sites with easy beach access.

Enjoy beach time and experience traditional Italian village life in Squillace. Don’t leave without exploring the nearby archaeological park, which is scattered with ancient ruins.

The modern town of Squillace was founded by the Byzantines in the 8th century and came under the ownership of a succession of rulers including the Saracens, the Arabs and the Normans. Look for the evocative remains of the Norman Castle, which, like the old town itself, is set on a hilltop. The castle features a small museum displaying interesting artifacts unearthed nearby.

Wander the quaint cobbled lanes and browse boutiques selling ceramic crafts. Ceramics have been an important part of the local economy for centuries.

Look for historic religious buildings, such as the Church of Santa Maria della Pieta and the 18th-century Duomo, which was built on the site of an older medieval cathedral. Also worth viewing is the Ponte Ghetterello bridge, also known as Ponte del Diavolo (Devil’s Bridge). The bridge spans Ghetterello creek and is said to have been used by the great Carthaginian general Hannibal during his campaigns in the region.

Pack your swimsuit and towel and make your way down from the old hilltop town to the Squillace Lido. Here, a long stretch of beach attracts sunbathers and swimmers. Find plenty of restaurants, bars and hotels nearby.

Make a trip to Scolacium Archaeological Park, just a 15-minute drive from town and even closer if you’re staying near the beach. The park has numerous ancient ruins, including the remnants of old Roman villas. An on-site museum displays artifacts uncovered from the partially excavated remains.

Squillace is located on the Ionian coast in the region of Calabria overlooking the Gulf of Squillace. Drive here from nearby Catanzaro in about 30 minutes. While Squillace itself is small and walkable, renting a car makes exploring the other attractions in the surrounding region quite easy.

Club Esse Sunbeach

Club Esse Sunbeach

Via Lungomare, 1, Squillace, Calabria
Stay at this beach resort in Squillace. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Caminia Beach and Copanello Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"This is not a property for couples. Noisy with kids everywhere. They put us in a room that was a 10 minute walk from reception, Wi-Fi didn’t work."

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2022

Club Esse Sunbeach
T Hotel Lamezia

T Hotel Lamezia

4 out of 5
SS 280 Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro, Località Garrubbe, Feroleto Antico, CZ
The price is ₹9,789 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹9,789
₹13,204 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Feroleto Antico. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Centro Commerciale Due Mari and Museo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (119 reviews)
"Did not expect the hotel to be so nice considering it is located near an airport. I was quite impressed."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2024

T Hotel Lamezia
TUI MAGIC LIFE Calabria - All Inclusive

TUI MAGIC LIFE Calabria - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Contrada Difesa II, Pizzo, VV
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Pizzo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Marina di Curinga and Pizzo Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Private lodge was perfect"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

TUI MAGIC LIFE Calabria - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Pietre Bianche

Pietre Bianche

3 out of 5
Via Provinciale per Vibo Marina, Località Ponte di Ferro, Pizzo, VV
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Pizzo. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and a cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
Pizzo town lovely
"A local resort type hotel with a pool. We were just overnighting so can’t comment on the facilities, but could have been a bit cleaner and found the beds a bit hard. Pizzo town was lovely though!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2024

Pietre Bianche
Villaggio Santandrea Resort

Villaggio Santandrea Resort

3 out of 5
Località Taverna, Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio, CZ
Stay at this 3-star beach residence in Sant'Andrea Apostolo dello Ionio. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a private beach. Popular attractions San Michele ...
"Big unit and ac worked but that’s about it. Weekly clean and towel change only. Everything including pool shut down from 2-5pm in 45C heat?? Espresso and food overpriced by triple than everywhere else. More of a unit rental and your on your own. You can get a hotel for what I paid with full service ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2023

Villaggio Santandrea Resort
HANG LOOSE COTTAGE Hotel Resort 4 stelle Gizzeria Calabria

HANG LOOSE COTTAGE Hotel Resort 4 stelle Gizzeria Calabria

4 out of 5
Contrada Jacona, Gizzeria, CZ
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Gizzeria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 hot tubs. Popular attractions Gizzeria Lido and Bastion of the Knights of Malta ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Very welcoming, beautifully decorated and super clean place. The area was very peaceful. Bistro food was tasty - one suggestion would be bigger towels please but other than that great!"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

HANG LOOSE COTTAGE Hotel Resort 4 stelle Gizzeria Calabria
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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