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Capo Vaticano
A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Calabria, Italy · Europe
Gioia Tauro works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rizziconi, 23km from Capo Vaticano.
Gioia Tauro is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 18,769, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gioia Tauro 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 Gioia Tauro to your route.
Gioia Tauro (Italian: [ˈdʒɔːja ˈtauro]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria (Italy), on the Tyrrhenian coast. It has an important port, situated along the route connecting Suez to Gibraltar, one of the busiest maritime corridors in the world.
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Gioia Tauro is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4251 latitude, 15.8975 longitude.
Gioia Tauro has a population of approximately 18,769 people, making it a town in Italy.
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