Sicily, Italy · Europe
Saponara Marittima is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Spadafora, 45km from Gole dell'Alcantara.
Saponara Marittima is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 1,594, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Saponara Marittima 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 Saponara Marittima to your route.
Villafranca Tirrena is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Messina. Villafranca Tirrena borders the following municipalities: Messina, Saponara.
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Saponara Marittima is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2312 latitude, 15.4262 longitude.
Saponara Marittima has a population of approximately 1,594 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.
Full driving guide for Italy6 notable places within an hour's 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A glamorous hilltop town in Sicily with an ancient Greek theater offering jaw-dropping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.
44 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
A Greek-Roman theatre framing Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Sicily's most spectacular ancient stage.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Basalt gorge near Etna where the cold Alcantara river cuts between 25-m walls of prismatic lava columns, like a Giant's Causeway turned canyon. Wade the icy river from the Motta Camastra entrance or view it from the free stairway.
45 km · about 50 min drive
beach
The site of the first Greek colony in Sicily, now a beach resort at the foot of Taormina with views of Mount Etna.
47 km · about 55 min drive
beach
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
April to October
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