San Lucido
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 31 October 2023
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The seaside town of San Lucido is situated on the Tyrrhenian Coast, in the Province of Cosenza.
It has a population of 6,129 inhabitants and is located 36 kilometres west of Cosenza, the provincial capital. The town has two hotels while places of interest nearby include Paola, Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Rende, Amantea and Belmonte. |
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Sightseeing San Lucido
San Lucido catches the eye as you drive north along the main coast road from Amantea, its town centre elevated and jutting out over an aquamarine sea. During the summer, a smaller coast road that leads to the town becomes very popular with sun-worshippers as they head towards the beaches and frequent the assortment of nearby bars and restaurants.
Up above in the main town area, Via Garibaldi arcs its way around San Lucido's centre, affording spectacular views from its extended balcony. The busiest part of town is the Piazzetta; a neat and tidy square where its possible to enjoy some outdoor refreshments before taking a stroll past some colourful houses and slightly north towards the ruins of Castello Ruffo.
Up above in the main town area, Via Garibaldi arcs its way around San Lucido's centre, affording spectacular views from its extended balcony. The busiest part of town is the Piazzetta; a neat and tidy square where its possible to enjoy some outdoor refreshments before taking a stroll past some colourful houses and slightly north towards the ruins of Castello Ruffo.
The story of Cilla
Just in front of the castle ruins is a famous statue called Cilla. The haunting piece of work honours a town legend of a young bride whose fisherman husband went out to sea one day and never came back. Overcome with grief, the poor Cilla threw herself off the cliff, down to the sea and to her death. Just a little further along from the Cilla statue you come to a delightful little church: the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, from where you can enjoy another great sea view in the peaceful surroundings.
Close to San Lucido
Following the main SS18 coast road north of San Lucido you soon come to the larger town of Paola. Although much larger than San Lucido, Paola lacks its charm, apart from an interesting centro storico (old town), in the upper town which is some distance from the beach. The main sight in Paola which is most certainly worth a visit is the Santuario di San Francesco di Paola.
From Paola you can head inland and up through the hills towards the provincial capital of Cosenza, passing the charming hill town of San Fili along the way. South of San Lucido there are two beautiful hill towns: Fiumefreddo Bruzio and Belmonte Calabro before you reach the seaside town of Amantea which has its own centro storico and a well-equipped beach area.
From Paola you can head inland and up through the hills towards the provincial capital of Cosenza, passing the charming hill town of San Fili along the way. South of San Lucido there are two beautiful hill towns: Fiumefreddo Bruzio and Belmonte Calabro before you reach the seaside town of Amantea which has its own centro storico and a well-equipped beach area.
Comune di San Lucido
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Province: Cosenza
Region: Calabria Population: 5,939 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 27 km² Elevation: 0-56 metres Highlights: beach, Cilla Statue, Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Close by: Paola, Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Rende, Amantea, Belmonte Recommended accommodation: Hotel Cliché |
