The enchanting Le Due Lanterne B&B, a lovely hotel, is located in the picturesque hilltop village of Aieta, at an altitude of 520 meters. This strategic position, just 10 km from the sea, makes it the ideal place for an unforgettable vacation, immersed in an oasis of tranquility and in an unspoiled environment, where authentic values can be rediscovered. Don't miss the opportunity to visit us and admire landscapes that seem frozen in time.
The hotel, an elegant three-star B&B, is passionately managed by the owners themselves. Located in the upper part of the historic center, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the village and a charming glimpse of the Gulf of Policastro.
Authentic homemade cuisine that still preserves the flavors and genuineness of ancient traditions. You will be able to taste all the typical dishes of Mediterranean cuisine in a characteristic environment. If you don't have time to stop, you can still appreciate the taste and genuineness of our take-away dishes. Homemade bread and frisella, local cheeses such as Pecorino, fresh Ricotta, and smoked Ricotta, pickled vegetables, cured meats, and homemade hams. Local meat: kid, lamb, rabbit, beef, pork, and free-range chickens. Stuffed vegetables such as eggplants, peppers, and eggplant rolls. Eggplant Parmesan. Homemade pasta, such as Calabrian fusilli, local ricotta ravioli, potato gnocchi, pappardelle, tagliolini, lagane, tagliatelle, and lasagna.
rooms with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, climate.
rooms with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, climate.
rooms with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, climate.
rooms with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, safe, mini bar, climate.
The medieval hill village of Aieta, located only 10 km from the sea at an altitude of 520 meters, is home to approximately 800 inhabitants. It can be reached from Praia a Mare via a scenic road that offers a view of the Gulf of Policastro. The village, untouched by modern changes, is a pleasant surprise for those unfamiliar with Calabria. The region offers unique natural beauty, such as rocky coasts and beaches overlooking the Mediterranean, alongside majestic mountains like Monte Pollino, which reaches over 2000 meters.
Aieta is situated like a panoramic terrace between the Gulf of Policastro and the mountains of the Calabrian Apennines. It has an ancient history, inhabited since prehistoric times and subsequently colonized by Greek-Minoan populations, as indicated by its name "Aieta," which derives from the Greek word "aetos" (eagle, a bird that nests on rocks). The current urban center dates back to the Middle Ages. Due to Saracen pirate raids in the 11th century, the inhabitants of Blanda took refuge in more defensible places, giving rise to Tortora and Aieta, with districts such as Julitta and Cantogrande.
Aieta has witnessed the presence of various feudal lords throughout its history, such as the Lauria, Martirano, and Cosentino families. However, the citizens of Aieta have also sought to rebel against this oppression. In 1563, led by Silvio Curatolo, they attempted to free themselves from feudal constraints, but the attempt failed. To escape the reprisals of Baron Tommaso Martirano, Curatolo took refuge on one of his properties, which later took the name of the entire district.
The historical evidence of Aieta mainly dates back to the late Middle Ages and the subsequent period. The Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione, from the 16th century, has been renovated several times and features valuable frescoes and paintings, as well as a newly restored pipe organ. The 16th-century palace, with a facade designed by Tuscan architects, is also considered a rare example of the Renaissance in Southern Italy. A loggia overlooking the Gulf of Policastro completes the picture of this fascinating village.
