Higher perceived value
It shows that the B&B location is not random, but set inside one of Calabria's most distinctive coastal environments.
Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area
Italy's largest marine protected area, a few steps from B&B Armenes
The "Capo Rizzuto" Marine Protected Area was established on 27 December 1991 and is the largest in Italy by size, with almost 15,000 hectares of protected sea and around 42 km of coastline. It covers the municipalities of Crotone and Isola di Capo Rizzuto, along the Costa dei Saraceni on the Ionian coast of Calabria.
Why this page is useful
The marine protected area is part of the stay, not just a nearby attraction
Guests choosing B&B Armenes often care about clear sea, authentic scenery and easy nature-based experiences close to the property. This page makes that context clearer.
Stronger search intent
It supports searches tied to Capo Rizzuto, protected marine areas, snorkelling and nature-focused seaside holidays.
Natural path to enquiry
Once the surrounding context is clear, guests are more ready to check rooms, services and availability.
What makes the Capo Rizzuto MPA unique
- • Italy's largest marine protected area
- • 14,721 hectares of protected sea, 42 km of coastline
- • 8 headlands, from Capo Colonna to Punta Le Castella
- • Clear waters awarded the Blue Flag
- • Zone A (full reserve), Zone B (general reserve), Zone C (open to visitors)
Biodiversity and nature
Posidonia oceanica meadows (the most extensive in Calabria) and Cladocora caespitosa coral banks. Fish species include groupers, barracuda, tuna, dolphins and sea turtles. Coastal flora: Mediterranean scrub with mastic, thyme, myrtle, capers, broom and juniper. Sea turtles can be spotted at Capo Piccolo.
Underwater archaeology
- • Underwater archaeological trail at the Aragonese Castle of Le Castella (400 m, average depth 5 m, 15 points, about 30 min)
- • Cala Cicala wreck: a Roman ship carrying marble columns (2nd-3rd century AD)
- • Capo Pellegrino wreck: a cargo of millstones and marble columns
What to do in the MPA
- • Snorkelling and scuba diving with local dive centres
- • Glass-bottom boat excursions
- • Half-day boat cruises
- • Sailing trips
- • A visit to the Pélagos Sea Museum (Piazza Santuario, Capo Rizzuto)
- • A visit to the Aquarium-CEAM marine environment education centre
How to get there from B&B Armenes
B&B Armenes is in Via Capo Alfieri, right inside the Marine Protected Area. You are already here.
The main sights of the MPA are minutes away. Torre Vecchia and the Madonna Greca sanctuary are a short walk from the property, and the finest beaches are 10-15 minutes by car.
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