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Cessaniti

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About Cessaniti

Cessaniti is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zungri, 12km from Tropea Beach.

Cessaniti is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 687, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cessaniti 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 Cessaniti to your route.

About Cessaniti

Cessaniti (Medieval Greek: Κεσσανιτόν, romanized: Kessanitón; Greek: Kessanites) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a

Read more population of 3,595 and an area of 17.9 square kilometres (6.9 mi2). The municipality of Cessaniti contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Favelloni, Mantineo, Pannaconi, Piana Pugliese, San Cono, and San Marco. Cessaniti borders the following municipalities: Briatico, Filandari, Vibo Valentia, Zungri.

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Where is Cessaniti located?

Cessaniti is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.6639 latitude, 16.0296 longitude.

What is the population of Cessaniti?

Cessaniti has a population of approximately 687 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
687
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.6639, 16.0296

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 Cessaniti

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Tropea Beach

A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Tropea

A stunning Calabrian clifftop town overlooking turquoise seas and a dramatic rock outcrop crowned by a medieval sanctuary.

12 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.

17 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

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.

53 km · about 60 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 Cessaniti.

Pannaconi

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 1,333

Zungri

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,741

Jonadi

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,753

Zambrone

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 558

San Costantino Calabro

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,097

Filandari

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 307

Pernocari-Presinaci

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,644

Vibo Valentia

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 19,263

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