Castle for 16 Guests | Other in Praia a Mare
8 Bedroom Place in Praia a Mare
The Castle of the Forest, located on a hill facing the Island of Dino, is a "fortified building with a rectangular shape, a keep, and two cylindrical towers at the vertices of the polygon. Some sections of Arab-style battlements remain." Built with "rough stone bound with abundant mortar," "this castle of Charles V was actually built during the time of Charles of Anjou. In the 17th century, it was used for rest by the prelate Matteo Cosentino, Bishop of Anglona-Tursi." The Space We can call it La Rocca di Praia, Castello di Praia, Castello della Foresta, or Castello Normanno, various names indicating a castle built in the Norman era in the 12th-13th centuries. Perched on a hill near Praia, it overlooks the sea from which you can admire the wonderful panorama.
Initially, it was built as a military construction to counter the incursions of the Aragonese and Saracens, commissioned by Charles, Duke of Calabria, son of Robert, King of Naples. In the 1500s, it took on a feudal function, and the local bishop used it as a summer residence.
Towards the end of the 1700s, the Ajeta marquises sold it to the Spinelli counts of Scalea. Today, it is possible to rent it for high-end vacations.
Castle for 16 Guests is located in Praia a Mare. Castle for 16 Guests provides accommodation, featuring Designated Smoking Area, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Other features Designated Smoking Area, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Castle for 16 Guests has 8 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 16 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Praia a Mare has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Praia a Mare, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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4 bathrooms
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Bidet
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Bathtub
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Italian
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English
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Polish
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Designated smoking areas
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it078101c2pjykqpjg, 078101-aat-00189 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
