Amantea

Amantea extends along the Tyrrhenian Sea at 50 meters above sea level, featuring both an upper medieval section and a modern lower town near the coast.

The settlement transformed from an Arab stronghold in 839 to a Byzantine fortress in 889, marking significant changes in its military and cultural development.

The Guarimba International Film Festival draws filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts to this Calabrian town, enriching its contemporary cultural landscape throughout summer months.

The town connects to major cities through the A3 motorway, with regular train services stopping at Amantea station on the Tyrrhenian railway line.

Local confectioners produce Buccunotto, a traditional chocolate-filled pastry containing regional spices, following recipes preserved through generations of Amantea families.

Location: Province of Cosenza

Capital city: Amantea

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Belmonte Calabro, Lago, Serra d'Aiello, Cleto, San Pietro in Amantea, Nocera Terinese

Website: https://comune.amantea.cs.it

GPS coordinates: 39.13320,16.07450

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47