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LOCATION
Settled in a
wonderful residence built in the 19th century by the Gonzaga
Dukes, the Ducale Hotel,
is situated in Cirella di Diamante surrounded by the
high mountains of the natural park "Parco
del Pollino" overlooking the sea and one
of the most ancient Islands on earth, the "Isle of Cirella". The Hotel
still preserves remains of an ancient town, Cirella, which was
built up by the emigrates of Minor Asia who, getting away from
"Ciro, the King of Persia", reached Calabria's coast and called
it Cirella. Legend has it that the "old town" of Cirella
was destroyed, never the less, from ants but history shows
that Cirella has been invaded by various dynasties, going from
the "Sybaritis" to "Hannibal" to the "Turkish".
The "old town" preserves rubbles of "Cirella Antica", where the rests of the Church and Castle still show some frescoes of the 15th century.
Cirella is a
hamlet of Diamante who's Mediterranean beauty has been further enhanced by a numerous variety of
murales painted on the walls of "Diamante
vecchio". A most amusing feast is celebrated in
Diamante for "His Majesty" the "Peperoncino" (chilli pepper)
that is shown in all it's
shapes and characteristics in August.
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The HOTEL
The
Ducale is a recently refurbished Hotel
that stands between the Calabrian mountains of the natural park "Parco del
Pollino" and the enchanting blue Tyrrhenian sea.
The reasons for your stay
nature, sea, quietness...
..and sports:
fishing, trekking and rafting
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You can enjoy
the cool early mornings in the green garden... |
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...or sun bath under the trees, overlooking
the marvellous panorama of the clear blue sea. |
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The hotel
boasts uncommonly sophisticated outdoor and indoor
areas... |
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Enjoy
the view from
the hotel lounge and gardens. |
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The
Hotel has a small number
of Rooms, overlooking the sea or the garden.
Each provides an en-suite
bathroom, air conditioning, a telephone and a TV set on request.
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Although the Hotel is open all
year round it only offers Bed and Breakfast boarding facility from January
to May and from October to December run by the owner's family. Half Board
and Full Board are available from May to October, although Bed & Breakfast
will not be available in August. |
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The FACILITIES
The "Entertainments Club
Card" includes sport facilities, in an external holiday complex,
private beach area, children entertainment (from 3 to 11 years),
evening entertainment, and entrance in the close by village Disco.
The
Restaurant |
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You can
enjoy the
Mediterranean Cuisine, cooked by the finest chefs ... |
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... in the inside restaurant before going out for a relaxing walk
or in the gardens to listen to the Evening Piano Bar. |
The
Hotel can organize excursions
to visit the areas of the Calabrian
coast and it's sea caves, or it's green hills
and mountains.
Ask
locally for further details, please remember that
any excursion may be subject to availability,
and that other excursions may be organized by
other holiday complexes in the area.
Visit
our
excursions page, for information on towns
and resorts you might like to visit. |
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LOCAL |
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Taste local dishes at the
typical restaurants.
Souvenir shops in town centre
Diamante.
Local products shops in
town centre Diamante and not
far Scalea. |
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