Calabria, Italy · Europe
Varapodio is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Molochio, 24km from Chianalea di Scilla.
Varapodio is a town located in Calabria, Italy. With a population of 2,223, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Varapodio 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 Varapodio to your route.
Varapodio (Calabrian: Marrapòdi; Greek: Bαραποδιον, romanized: Varapodion) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the southern Italian region Calabria, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Reggio Calabria.
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kilometres (12 mi) from the coast of Gioia Tauro, is one of the towns on the plains of Gioia Tauro. It borders the following municipalities: Ciminà, Molochio, Oppido Mamertina, Platì, Taurianova, Terranova Sappo Minulio.
A strong historical connection exists between the Calabrian town of Varapodio and the rural Victorian community of Cobram. Beginning in the late 19th century, and accelerating after the Second World War, many families from Varapodio migrated to Cobram, drawn by opportunities in agriculture along the Murray River. Over time, these settlers and their descendants established a vibrant Italo-Australian community, helping to shape Cobram’s cultural and social life. The influence of Varapodio remains evident in local traditions, family networks, and community institutions, leading some to affectionately describe Cobram as a ‘Little Varapodio.’”
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Varapodio is located in Calabria, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 38.3163 latitude, 15.9835 longitude.
Varapodio has a population of approximately 2,223 people, making it a town in Italy.
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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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A rugged granite promontory in Calabria with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic views of the Aeolian Islands.
37 km · about 40 min drive
beach
A stunning Calabrian beach of white sand beneath a dramatic clifftop town crowned by the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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A stunning Calabrian clifftop town overlooking turquoise seas and a dramatic rock outcrop crowned by a medieval sanctuary.
41 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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