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Spadafora

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Spadafora

Spadafora is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Torregrotta, 42km from Gole dell'Alcantara.

Spadafora is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 4,547, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Spadafora 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 Spadafora to your route.

About Spadafora

Spadafora (Sicilian: Spatafora) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 180 km (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Messina. Spadafora borders the following municipalities: Roccavaldina, Rometta, Venetico.

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Where is Spadafora located?

Spadafora is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2235 latitude, 15.3818 longitude.

What is the population of Spadafora?

Spadafora has a population of approximately 4,547 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,547
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
38.2235, 15.3818

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 Spadafora

6 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Taormina

A glamorous hilltop town in Sicily with an ancient Greek theater offering jaw-dropping views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

42 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Teatro Antico di Taormina

A Greek-Roman theatre framing Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Sicily's most spectacular ancient stage.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Gole dell'Alcantara

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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Giardini Naxos

The site of the first Greek colony in Sicily, now a beach resort at the foot of Taormina with views of Mount Etna.

45 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Capo Vaticano

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

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Spadafora

  • 64 kmTorre del Filosofo (Etna Summit)The high-altitude viewpoint near Mount Etna's summit craters offering surreal volcanic landscapes and sweeping Sicilian panoramas.

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 Spadafora.

Venetico Marina

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 3,322

Rometta Marea

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 4,835

Venetico Superiore

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 273

Valdina

🇮🇹 Italy

3 km awayPop. 356

Torregrotta

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 7,324

Saponara Marittima

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,594

Roccavaldina

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 709

Villafranca Tirrena

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 8,124

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