Cicala
Cicala: a municipality in the province of Catanzaro
Cicala is a municipality located at the foot of the Sila, nestled in an area characterized by the presence of chestnut and oak forests, with the highest point being "Monticello," which reaches 1088 m above sea level.
The municipality belongs to the Monti Reventino Tiriolo Mancuso mountain community and has a climate characterized by windiness and particular rainfall.
History of Cicala
The foundation of Cicala dates back to the sixteenth century, but there are traces of presence on the territory dating back to the Neolithic period. In 1595, Alfonso Carafa gave a village in the territory the name "Castriota." In 1610, the feuda of Tiriolo, including the village of "Castriota," was sold to the Genoese patrician and count of Messina Carlo Cigala, who purchased it for 80,000 ducats. In 1616, the village of Castriota took the name of Cicala.
Physical geography of Cicala
The municipal territory is elongated in the North-West/South-East direction, delimited by the paths of the rivers "Sant'Elia" and "Pomo" to the East and "Vecchiarelli" and "Corace (river)" to the West. The territory shows a nearly uniform ascent in altitude, with the prevalent use of soil characterized by the presence of chestnut and oak forests, vineyards, arboreal cultivations and coppice woods.
Characteristic climate of Cicala
The climate of Cicala is characterized by an average windiness and a particular rainfall, contributing to the formation of verdant forest areas that characterize the entire area.
In conclusion, Cicala is a municipality with a rich history behind it and a territory that harmoniously combines the presence of green areas mixed with cultivations and woods, where the climatic characteristics make it a unique place, ideal for those who want to spend a peaceful stay, away from the noise and hectic life of the city.
