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Bova Marina

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About Bova Marina

Bova Marina sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Carlo-Condofuri Marina, 56km from Teatro Antico di Taormina.

Bova Marina is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 3,901, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bova Marina sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bova Marina to your route.

About Bova Marina

Bova Marina (Calabrian Greek: Γιαλός του Βούα, Jalò tu Vunà; Calabrian: A Marìna) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria in the region of Calabria in Italy, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Reggio Calabria. It has

Read more 3,979 inhabitants. Bova Marina borders the following municipalities: Bova, Condofuri, Palizzi. As evidenced by the above Greek place names, Bova Marina is one of the places where the Greek–Calabrian dialect is still spoken, a remnant of the ancient Greek colonization of Magna Graecia (South Italy and Sicily).

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Where is Bova Marina located?

Bova Marina is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.9350 latitude, 15.9174 longitude.

What is the population of Bova Marina?

Bova Marina has a population of approximately 3,901 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,901
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.9350, 15.9174

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Bova Marina

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Chianalea di Scilla

Fishermen's quarter of Scilla where houses rise straight out of the Strait of Messina, earning it the name 'little Venice of the South'. Swordfish boats with their towering lookout masts still land catches beneath Ruffo Castle.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Taormina

A glamorous hilltop town in Sicily with an ancient Greek theater offering jaw-dropping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

56 km · about 65 min drive

ancient ruins

Teatro Antico di Taormina

A Greek-Roman theatre framing Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Sicily's most spectacular ancient stage.

56 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Giardini Naxos

The site of the first Greek colony in Sicily, now a beach resort at the foot of Taormina with views of Mount Etna.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bova Marina.

San Carlo-Condofuri Marina

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 4,161

Palizzi Marina

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,647

Bova

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 238

Palizzi

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 307

Condofuri

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 237

San Lorenzo

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 281

Staiti

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 273

Roccaforte del Greco

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 520

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