Scalea, Coastal resort town in Calabria, Italy
Located beside the Tyrrhenian Sea, Scalea extends across terraced levels of a hillside beneath the Capo Scalea promontory, featuring narrow stone streets and ancient walls.
Archaeological findings at Torre Talao revealed Neanderthal remains and stone tools from the Paleolithic period, establishing early human presence in this Mediterranean location.
The interior streets of Scalea incorporate traditional wooden floors built above alleyways, known as suppuorti, creating a multi-level architectural network through the town.
The swimming season at Scalea's beaches spans from April through November, with peak Italian tourism occurring during the Ferragosto period in mid-August.
Torre Talao, a defensive structure near the beach, stood on an island just 100 years ago before geological changes connected it to the mainland.
Location: Province of Cosenza
Capital city: Scalea
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Shares border with: Orsomarso, San Nicola Arcella, Santa Domenica Talao, Santa Maria del Cedro
Website: http://comune.scalea.cs.it
GPS coordinates: 39.80486,15.79686
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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