Torretta
Welcome to Torretta di Crucoli, a seaside village on the Ionian Sea
Hello everyone, today I want to talk to you about Torretta di Crucoli, a village in the municipality of Crucoli overlooking the Ionian Sea.
The history of Torretta
The history of Torretta dates back to the Roman Republican era, with archaeological findings suggesting that the settlement was the nucleus of the ancient Paternum settlement along the consular road Traianea Jonica. In addition, the remains of an imposing Roman villa with baths were found in the 1950s. The modern town of the village, instead, was born at the beginning of the 20th century with the development of tourism and the construction of the first condominiums near the promenade area. Torretta experienced the peak of tourism from the 1960s until the end of the 2000s.
The physical geography of Torretta
The village of Torretta is located at 9 meters above sea level (altitude referred to the seat of the municipal delegation). Despite the medium-high hills surrounding it, the coast is quite low and sandy. However, in recent years, there has been a progressive erosion that has reduced the width of the beaches.
Monuments and places of interest
In Torretta, there is no lack of monuments and places of interest. Among these, the building "La Torretta", built in the fifteenth century following the Turkish invasions and the looting of 1577, a period when Crucoli was under the lordship of the D'Aquino family. Furthermore, near Torretta and its surroundings, there are numerous other historical buildings, such as the eighteenth-century Villa Ciuranà, the Villa Cassia in Romanesque style, and the Clausi Villa from the Norman era. There are also two churches, one dedicated to San Francesco di Paola and the larger and more modern one dedicated to Maria Madre della Chiesa. Finally, the private Archaeological Museum "Melissa Palopoli" is of interest, which collects ceramic and other artifacts from the Iron Age to the Brettii civilization.
Tourist activities in Torretta
In Torretta, tourism is based on the sea. In fact, there are several "beach clubs" on the promenade. In addition to the beach resorts, there is an area where children can play.
Conclusions
Torretta di Crucoli is a tourist destination that combines the sea, history, and relaxation. The historical, archaeological, and cultural heritage of the village is certainly an added value to the beauty of its coast. If you are looking for a destination to spend your summer holidays, Torretta di Crucoli could be a destination not to be missed.
