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San Ferdinando

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About San Ferdinando

San Ferdinando is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rosarno, 17km from Capo Vaticano.

San Ferdinando is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 3,908, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Ferdinando 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 San Ferdinando to your route.

About San Ferdinando

San Ferdinando (Calabrian: San Ferdinandu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,487 and an

Read more area of 14.0 square kilometres (5.4 mi2). The municipality of San Ferdinando contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Eranova and Villaggio Praia. San Ferdinando borders the following municipalities: Nicotera, Gioia Tauro, and Rosarno.

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Where is San Ferdinando located?

San Ferdinando is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4840 latitude, 15.9188 longitude.

What is the population of San Ferdinando?

San Ferdinando has a population of approximately 3,908 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,908
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.4840, 15.9188

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 San Ferdinando

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Capo Vaticano

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

17 km · about 20 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Tropea

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

22 km · about 25 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.

31 km · about 35 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 San Ferdinando.

Rosarno

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 12,838

Gioia Tauro

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 18,769

Nicotera

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 4,831

Rizziconi

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 4,108

Limbadi-Caroni

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 2,727

Joppolo

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 750

Amato

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 1,086

Feroleto della Chiesa

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 1,709

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