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Calvi

Campania, Italy · Europe

About Calvi

Calvi sits on the route: 5 minutes from Pietradefusi, 46km from Mount Vesuvius.

Calvi is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 827, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Calvi 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 Calvi to your route.

About Calvi

Calvi (Campanian: Coppacorte) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Benevento in the southern Italian region Campania, located about 60 km (37 mi) northeast of Naples and about 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast of Benevento. It also belongs to the Samnium historical region. Its territory has an altitude of between 169m

Read more and 388m above sea level. The name Calvi is derived either from the Latin adjective 'Calvus', meaning a barren or treeless place, or it could possibly come from the Latin name 'Calvus,' indicating ownership or property. In the region of Calvi is an area known as Cubante or Covante. This area was a strategic pass for the ancient Appian Way and has historically been a site for encampments, including those from various historical battles involving figures like Tiberio Sempronio Gracco and general Annone Up until 1958, San Nazzaro formed a single commune with present-day Calvi, named San Nazzaro Calvi. Calvi borders the following municipalities: Apice, Mirabella Eclano, Pietradefusi, San Giorgio del Sannio, San Nazzaro, Venticano.

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Where is Calvi located?

Calvi is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0716 latitude, 14.8652 longitude.

What is the population of Calvi?

Calvi has a population of approximately 827 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
827
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.0716, 14.8652

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 Calvi

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Royal Palace of Caserta

A colossal Bourbon palace with a 3km garden axis and cascade, rivalling Versailles in scale.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Mount Vesuvius

The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Pompeii

Ancient Roman city preserved in volcanic ash after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ravello

A hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.

52 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Herculaneum

An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Amalfi

The historic heart of the Amalfi Coast featuring a magnificent Arab-Norman cathedral and medieval maritime heritage.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Atrani

Italy's smallest municipality by area, a wedge of pastel houses folded into a ravine one headland east of Amalfi: same coast, a fraction of the crowds. Its beach piazza passes under the SS163 viaduct arches straight onto the sand.

53 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Amalfi Coast Protected Area

A UNESCO-listed stretch of dramatic Mediterranean coastline with terraced lemon groves and pastel villages.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Calvi

  • 52 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
  • 54 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
  • 56 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
  • 58 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • 60 kmNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.

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 Calvi.

San Giorgio del Sannio

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 8,579

San Nazzaro

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 791

San Martino Sannita

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 298

San Nicola Manfredi

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 735

Pietradefusi

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,054

Montefusco

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 659

Sant'Elena Irpina

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 770

Venticano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,547

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