Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino · Riviera dei Cedri
Diamante
The “town of murals” and chilli-pepper capital, with the Blue Flag and the island of Cirella offshore.
Diamante is a town of about 4,900 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, on the north-western Tyrrhenian coast, with about 8 km of beaches.
Geography
Off the coast lies the island of Cirella, one of Calabria’s few islands. In 2021 Diamante received the Blue Flag.
History
Its tourist and cultural vocation took hold in the 20th century, weaving together street art and the gastronomic tradition of the chilli pepper.
What to see
Diamante is famous as the town of murals: in 1981, at Nani Razetti’s initiative, 85 artists from around the world painted the walls of the centre (in 2021 the “Murales40” project). It is also the chilli-pepper capital, with the Peperoncino Festival held since 1992 and the Italian Chilli Academy.
Getting there
By car via the A2 “del Mediterraneo” motorway; by train on the Tyrrhenian railway line; the nearest airport is Lamezia Terme.
Places
What to see around here.
Itineraries through here
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4 daysGrand tourGrand Tour of the Riviera dei Cedri
Four days from north to south along the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast: islands, Norman towns, murals and sanctuaries.
11 stops8 townsMay–OctoberSee the stops - 2 daysSea & beaches
Sea & beaches
Two days among rock arches, islands and lidos of the Cosentino Tyrrhenian coast.
4 stops4 townsJune–SeptemberSee the stops -
3 daysSea & beachesThree days by the sea
Three days along the Tyrrhenian coast: islands, rock arches and beaches from north to south.
6 stops5 townsJune–SeptemberSee the stops -
4 daysSea & beachesFour days on the Tyrrhenian coast
Four days devoted to the sea, from San Nicola Arcella to Cetraro: arches, islands, beaches and marina.
8 stops6 townsJune–SeptemberSee the stops -
2 daysTowns & historyWeekend in the old towns
Two days among museum, stone village and murals: history and art without a devotional focus.
4 stops3 townsAll year roundSee the stops -
2 daysGrand tourFlavours of the Riviera
Two days among citron, chilli pepper and harbour: the typical products of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast.
4 stops3 townsAll year roundSee the stops - 3 daysGrand tour
Flavours and traditions
Three days among citron, old towns and harbour: a journey through the flavours of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast.
6 stops4 townsAll year roundSee the stops - 3 daysFamily
Family on the coast
Three easy days for families: beaches, murals and a boat trip to the island of Dino.
6 stops3 townsJune–SeptemberSee the stops
Frequently asked questions
- Because since 1981, at Nani Razetti’s initiative, 85 artists painted the walls of the old centre.
- An annual event held in Diamante since 1992; the town also hosts the Italian Chilli Academy.
- Yes, awarded in 2021.
Why is Diamante the town of murals?
What is the Peperoncino Festival?
Does Diamante have the Blue Flag?
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Events
- Festival del peperoncino ogni anno
A Diamante dal 1992.
Yearly