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San Luca

Calabria, Italy · Europe

About San Luca

San Luca sits on the route: 10 minutes from Natile Nuovo, 33km from Chianalea di Scilla.

San Luca is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 3,699, it is an important destination in Europe.

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

About San Luca

San Luca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in Italy, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of Reggio Calabria. The town is situated on the eastern slopes of the Aspromonte mountains and in the valley of the Bonamico river. The

Read more village has long been known as a stronghold of the 'Ndrangheta, a Mafia-type criminal organisation based in Calabria, with an ongoing clan based power struggle dubbed the San Luca feud. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Polsi is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from San Luca. It has long been the 'Ndrangheta's meeting place.

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Where is San Luca located?

San Luca is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.1467 latitude, 16.0663 longitude.

What is the population of San Luca?

San Luca has a population of approximately 3,699 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,699
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Calabria
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.1467, 16.0663

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 Luca

2 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

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

57 km · about 65 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

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Natile Nuovo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,236

Casignana

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 518

Careri

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 684

Sant'Agata del Bianco

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 630

Caraffa del Bianco

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 515

Benestare

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 850

Samo

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 869

Bovalino Superiore

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 8,418

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