beach
Tropea Beach
A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Calabria, Italy · Europe
Polia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Filadelfia, 37km from Tropea Beach.
Polia is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 309, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Polia 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 Polia to your route.
Polia (Calabrian: Pulìa; Greek: πόλις, romanized: polis, lit. 'city') is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region of Calabria. It is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, itRead more
had a population of 1,224 and an area of 31.8 square kilometres (12.3 mi2).
Polia's origins date back to 5th|8th centuries BC when Greek pioneers coming from the Gulf of Squillace, located on the east coast of Calabria facing the Ionian Sea, decided to settle on a valley today known as Jammene (from Greek: iama-enes, fertile place) thus permitting to ease goods traffic between Greece and Rome through the Apennine Mountains.
Polia borders the following municipalities: Cenadi, Cortale, Filadelfia, Francavilla Angitola, Jacurso, Maierato, Monterosso Calabro and San Vito sullo Ionio.
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Polia is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7512 latitude, 16.3122 longitude.
Polia has a population of approximately 309 people, making it a town in Italy.
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beach
A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.
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A stunning Calabrian clifftop town overlooking turquoise seas and a dramatic rock outcrop crowned by a medieval sanctuary.
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A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.
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