Hotels Squillace, Guesthouses Squillace and Residences Squillace

Squillace is one of the most appreciated tourist centres of the province of Catanzaro. Situated just in the heart of the homonymous gulf, it rises on the top of a sweet panoramic hill that overlooks the underlying beach. It can be reached by car, train and plane from the nearby airport of Lamezia Terme.

Hotels in Squillace distribute both in the old town and across the main seaside resorts of the surrounding area. The local guest houses give guests the possibility to take advantage of excellent services and facilities and well-kept spaces. Squillace also gathers charming farm houses, which rise on the top of the nearby coastal hills, and modern and welcoming residences.

Squillace is a city of ancient origins: legend has it that it was founded by Ulysses. It was one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia (Skylletion) and a prestigious medieval centre, as evidenced by its outstanding architectural masterpieces. The city centre is dominated by a huge late Baroque Duomo and the small medieval church of St. Maria della Pietà. The city's hill is topped by the ruins of the ancient Norman castle, and boasts breathtaking views over the whole Gulf of Squillace and Capo Rizzuto. The small hamlet of Roccelletta di Borgia hosts the Archaeological Park of Scolacium, which cherishes impressive remains dating back to the Roman Period and the Middle Ages.
Squillace's seaside resorts, which are situated a short distance from the old town, gather modern services and efficient tourist facilities. Squillace's coastline is one of the most beautiful of the Ionian Coast of Calabria, and is characterized by wide sandy beaches interspersed with impressive panoramic cliffs. The most famous coastal resorts of this area are Copanello and Lido di Caminìa. Tourists will have the opportunity to take advantage of plenty of different services and facilities, and to perform sport and exciting open-air activities. The modern avenues of Squillace Marina abound in shops, restaurants, clubs and ice-cream parlours.