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Parghelia

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About Parghelia

Parghelia is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santa Domenica, 2km from Tropea Beach.

Parghelia is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 1,081, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Parghelia 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 Parghelia to your route.

About Parghelia

Parghelia 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 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,383 and an area of 8.0 square kilometres (3.1 mi2). The

Read more municipality of Parghelia contains the frazione (subdivision) Fìtili. Parghelia borders the following municipalities: Drapia, Tropea, Zaccanopoli, Zambrone. Parghelia is one of the cities that belongs to the Coast of the Gods.

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Where is Parghelia located?

Parghelia is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.6819 latitude, 15.9207 longitude.

What is the population of Parghelia?

Parghelia has a population of approximately 1,081 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,081
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.6819, 15.9207

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 Parghelia

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.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Tropea

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

2 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

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

10 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.

51 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 Parghelia.

Drapia

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 203

Zaccanopoli

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 779

Tropea

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 6,489

Santa Domenica

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,472

Spilinga

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,209

Zungri

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,741

Zambrone

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 558

Ricadi

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 574

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