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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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Calabria, Italy · Europe
Polistena sits on the route: 5 minutes from Anoia Superiore, 32km from Capo Vaticano.
Polistena is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 9,672, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Polistena 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 Polistena to your route.
Polistena (Calabrian Greek: Πολυξένη, romanized: Polyxénē, or Πολυσθένη Polysthénē) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria.
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borders the following municipalities: Anoia, Cinquefrondi, Cittanova, Melicucco, San Giorgio Morgeto.
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Polistena is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4054 latitude, 16.0733 longitude.
Polistena has a population of approximately 9,672 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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beach
A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.
32 km · about 35 min drive
beach
A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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A stunning Calabrian clifftop town overlooking turquoise seas and a dramatic rock outcrop crowned by a medieval sanctuary.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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