Castiadas the crystalline city

Beaches with fine white sand, deep blue sea and pristine green mountains all this paradise is Castiadas. Of ancient origin, the small town was abandoned following the malaria that devastated the territory in 1500; later in 1800 the Penal Palace was established with the aim of punishing agricultural criminals from here it was started through the prisoners to reclaim the area. The Penal Palace, seat of the city museum, is a two-storey structure, the cells inside are 26, built not for the primary sentence but for those who had to be placed in isolation during the discount of the sentence, in fact the prisoners slept in dormitories. The cells have a concrete bed and a window through which air entered. Inside the palace are still the objects and furnishings of the time. On a large square covered with manicured gardens with dense vegetation is the small church of San Basilide, the outside of the church has a simple facade; on the top of the church there is a marble cross, the interior of the church has a single nave with a small altar in the center while the vault of the church is made of wood. The church of Saints Peter and Paul is located on a large garden. It is a recent structure built with red bricks, on the facade there is a wooden door, on the back of the roof the bell tower with an iron cross is visible. In the city of Castiadas on June 24 in honor of St. John the Baptist a particular procession is celebrated, the statue of the saint is carried by oxen along the streets of the city followed by a band and a procession with traditional clothes. The 20 kilometers of coastline with particular beaches are one of the main reasons why Castiadas is known throughout the world as a tourist destination. The beach of Calabira is undoubtedly the most frequented by tourists thanks to its always crystal clear sea. Santa Giusta beach is perfect for those who want to spend a day in total relaxation, the beach is known for its particular turtle-shaped rock. The IGV Club Resort with its elegant architecture and its privileged position are the ideal place to spend a wonderful holiday of relaxation, adventure and fun thanks to the activities carried out. There are numerous restaurants where you can taste the typical fish-based dishes and drink the excellent wine produced locally by the 1959 Cantina Sociale Castiadas. The members of the cellar devote a lot of work to the production of wine, always looking for the perfect blend. In the city, thanks to the infopoint, you can receive useful information on the activities and monuments to visit in order to spend a summer dedicated to the well-being of the mind, art and culture and more.