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Messignadi

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About Messignadi

Messignadi is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santa Cristina d'Aspromonte, 25km from Chianalea di Scilla.

Messignadi is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 1,183, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Messignadi 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 Messignadi to your route.

About Messignadi

Oppido Mamertina (Calabrian Greek: Oppidù, Ofidus) is a town and comune of the province of Reggio Calabria in Calabria in southern Italy at about 62 kilometres (39 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria and about 120 kilometres (75 mi) southwest of Catanzaro. It is the seat of the Diocese of Oppido Mamertina. The

Read more municipality includes the following boroughs (frazioni): Castellace, Messignadi, Piminoro, and Tresilico.

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Messignadi offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Messignadi located?

Messignadi is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2996 latitude, 15.9964 longitude.

What is the population of Messignadi?

Messignadi has a population of approximately 1,183 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,183
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.2996, 15.9964

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 Messignadi

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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

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

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Tropea Beach

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

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Tropea

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

43 km · about 50 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 Messignadi.

Oppido Mamertina

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 3,525

Varapodio

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2 km awayPop. 2,223

Terranova Sappo Minulio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 433

Molochio

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 2,643

Santa Cristina d'Aspromonte

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 820

Taurianova

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 11,676

Cosoleto

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 399

San Martino

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,704

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