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Corica · Provincia di Cosenza · Italy
Coreca is a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Amantea, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, located close to Campora San Giovanni.
Read more — WikipediaCoreca (also known as Coraca or Corica) is in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
The best months to visit are June–August.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 27°C (80°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): June–October.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (82°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 6°C (43°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 13 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 10.4 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 84% of places in Italy.
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- Feels like
- 15°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 8 km/h E
- Gusts
- 17 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- Pressure
- 1024 hPa
- UV index
- 5
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:04 / 18:17
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Coreca
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 12° | 12° | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Average low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 11° | 7° |
| Sea temperature | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 20° | 17° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 120 | 104 | 96 | 74 | 55 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 58 | 131 | 128 | 134 |
| Rain days | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 8.1 | 9.5 | 10.4 | 9.8 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10 | 9.4 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 75 | 77 | 76 |
| Wind (km/h) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Go score | 35 | 40 | 46 | 60 | 83 | 94 | 99 | 98 | 91 | 77 | 57 | 39 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Coreca: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: nights spent in tourist accommodation nationwide (Eurostat). Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Coreca: sea water temperature
Wave height: 0.2 m
Swimming seasonJune–October
Average sea temperature by month
Coreca travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from the Wikivoyage community.
Coreca (also known as Coraca or Corica) is in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of Southern Italy.
Coreca is a small town with two distinct neighbourhoods: the city centre, where there are high-level hotels, and the seacoast with its beautiful views. The most pleasant seasons to visit are spring and summer.
By plane is the nearest international airport, 25 minutes' drive away. You can take the Campora San Giovanni city bus from the airport. There are flights from many other Italian airports and from London Stansted Airport. By car You can easily get to Coreca by taking the Salerno-Reggio Calabria autostrada to the Falerna exit, then going north until you are 1/2 km past Campora San Giovanni. From the north, you can take the SS18 (Tirrenica inferiore), exit onto the strada della Tonnara and drive another 50 m south. By train is 3 km from Coreca.
By taxi
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A small modern church built from 1964-65 with a very unassuming exterior but a nice statue at the altar of the Madonna attended by three angels at her feet. This statue is carried through town in a procession every August (see "Do" below).
There are two karst caves in Coreca: the Grotta du' Scuru and Gruttuni. Their entrances are about 10 m from each other. In ancient times, they were at sea level, but as of 2020, they are about 25 m higher, requiring a difficult scaling of a rock face for access.
Finished on May 5, 2005, this very small but picturesque piazza hosts the summer events of the hamlet and since 2015 it has the name of Madonna degli Angeli for its proximity to the church and the presence of a small niche with a statuette of the Madonna.
This tower, partly collapsed on the first floor, is of historical importance as a melting pot of styles of various centuries. It was used mainly as a lookout, first by the Arabs, then the Normans and various lords of the territory through the Nazis and Allied troops in World War II.
This is a group of 10 rocks: Capoto (the largest of them), Formica, Ginario, Longarino, Piccirillo, Tirolé (or even Pirolé) and the 4 Scuagli da Funtana are distributed across an area extending from the nearby locality of La Tonnara on the edge of the sea air of the main village of Coreca.
This statue of the Virgin Mary was placed in 2020 in the center of the rock that faces the Hotel La Scogliera, and is now a destination for local pilgrims and Marian devotees.
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A nice, quiet place, with amazing sunsets.
Pork-based food and wine evening, with the local "porchetta" as the main course, prepared days before the event by the porchettari of the area. The atmosphere is enlivened by music and folk dances, for a taste of peasant knowledge and flavors, tradition and innovation.
Food and wine festival based on acciuge (anchovies in the local dialect), all prepared and cooked at the moment, consisting of a compote: fried anchovies, spaghetti alla mullicata (chopped anchovies and breadcrumbs, oil, garlic, parsley and a pinch of fresh chili pepper), the characteristic local monacella (fried…
Aubergine-based food and wine tour, all prepared and cooked on the spot, served with a glass of local red (or white) wine, traditional music and dancing. The event is filmed and recorded by regional and local television stations.
Feast of the village's patron saint. The statue of the Madonna is carried from the church to the cliff in a procession, sometimes with songs or sometimes in silence and prayer, until it reaches the square near the church. Here a mass is celebrated before the icon is returned to the church.
From Amantea and Campora San Giovanni there are numerous shops, both food and non-food; at the level of national chains there is a branch of Eurospin and one of Lidl (Amantea).
Emergency numbers Doctors on call and pharmacies on duty
Post Mobile network There is 2G and 3G cover from mobile operators; Vodafone has activated 4G.
There's an ATM.
The cities that can be visited in the surrounding area are Amantea, Belmonte Calabro, then the nearby Campora San Giovanni, at a greater distance, Paola and the cities of the Tyrrhenian coast, while in the south destinations of tourist interest are Cleto, Falerna and Nocera Terinese in the vicinity and, at a greater distance, Lamezia Terme, Tropea, Scilla and Reggio di Calabria.
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Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
i Coreca Caves
group of two karstic caves in the commune of Amantea in southern Italy
i Terina
ancient Greek city in Calabria
i Monte Cocuzzo
mountain in Italy
i Saint Anne Church (Amantea)
church in Amantea, in border district of Mirabella
i Amantea Caslte
building in Amantea, Italy
i Reventino
mountain in Italy
i Bastione di Malta
i Castello di Nicastro
building in Lamezia Terme, Italy
Lago La Vota
lake
i Chiesa di San Bernardino da Siena
church building in Amantea, Italy
Palazzo Rivellino
historical building in the municipality of Belmonte Calabro, Calabria, Italy
i Castello della Valle
ancient military outpost in Fiumefreddo Bruzio, Cosenza
Coreca: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Meal, casual restaurant€15.00≈ $17.00
- Cappuccino€3.50≈ $3.90
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.20≈ $5.80
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.60≈ $1.80
- Taxi, 5 km€11.00≈ $12.00
- Public transport ticket€1.90≈ $2.20
- Mid-range hotel, per night€120≈ $130
Estimated from Italy’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 73% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
16 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.2 (2026).
USGS
How to get to Coreca
Nearest airports
- SUFLamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportLamezia Terme (CZ)24 km
- CRVCrotone Sant'Anna Pythagoras AirportIsola di Capo Rizzuto (KR)86 km
- REGReggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria119 km
Distances
- Rome435 km 7 h 32 · 1 h 12
- Milan908 km 15 h 44 · 1 h 49
- Naples250 km 4 h 20
- Turin960 km 16 h 39 · 1 h 53
- Palermo260 km 4 h 30
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Hotels in Coreca
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Population history
Wikidata · 2012–2017Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Coreca?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Coreca is June–August.
What is the weather like in Coreca in October?
In October, Coreca averages a high of 21°C (69°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with 131 mm of rain on about 10 days.
How warm is the sea in Coreca?
The sea is warmest in August (about 27°C (80°F)). Swimming season: June–October.
What is the rainiest month in Coreca?
December, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the nearest airport to Coreca?
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF), about 24 km away.
What power plugs are used in Italy?
Plug types C, F, L, 230 V.
What currency is used in Italy?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Italy?
112.
Is Italy safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: No travel warnings.
When is Coreca most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Coreca least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Coreca without the crowds?
June and September: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Coreca in?
Europe/Rome (UTC+2).
What is the population of Coreca?
About 665.