Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Acquaro

Acquaro is a town in Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 1,559 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 17 museums and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Riserva Statale Marchesale (8 km), Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (14 km) and Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (15 km).

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Acquaro, Calabria
Acquaro, Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Acquaro at a glance

Location
Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 1,559
Coordinates
38.5573° N, 16.1878° E
Places within 50 km
176 (54 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Acquaro

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Forts & heritage near Acquaro

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is Acquedotto Normanno (3 km); the best-known is Mura Greche di Hipponion (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Acquaro

64 churches within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is Chiesa di San Pantaleone (11 km); the best-known is Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Acquaro

21 museums within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is MuMar - Museo Dei Marmi (7 km); the best-known is Museo Delle Reali Ferriere Borboniche (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Acquaro

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is Monte Pecoraro (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Acquaro

18 caves within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is Grotta della Vena D'Oro (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Acquaro

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Acquaro. The closest is Spiaggia di Piedigrotta (26 km); the best-known is La Rocchetta (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Acquaro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acquaro
  2. 8 km Riserva Statale Marchesale · nature spot, Vibo Valentia
  3. 9 km Museo Delle Reali Ferriere Borboniche · museum, Vibo Valentia
  4. 3 km Monte Pecoraro · viewpoint, Vibo Valentia
  5. 5 km Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco · church, Vibo Valentia
  6. 28 km Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta · church, Vibo Valentia
  7. 15 km Back to Acquaro

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    Within 15 km of Acquaro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acquaro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4770Acquedotto Normanno (3 km)
    Churches5464Chiesa di San Pantaleone (11 km)
    Museums1721MuMar - Museo Dei Marmi (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Monte Pecoraro (18 km)
    Caves1718Grotta della Vena D'Oro (16 km)
    Beaches & coast1216Spiaggia di Piedigrotta (26 km)
    Waterfalls66Cascata del Marmarico (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Riserva Statale Marchesale (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Diga del Metramo (15 km)
    Other attractions13Torre Parnaso (31 km)
    Parks01Parco della Biodiversità (66 km)

    Acquaro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acquaro?

    Riserva Statale Marchesale (nature spot, about 8 km), Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (church, about 14 km), Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta (church, about 15 km), Museo Delle Reali Ferriere Borboniche (museum, about 16 km), Monte Pecoraro (viewpoint, about 18 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale Vito Capialbi (museum, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acquaro?

    176 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 17 museums, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acquaro?

    Acquedotto Normanno, about 3 km by road; Parco Archeologico Mileto Antica (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acquaro?

    Chiesa di San Pantaleone, about 11 km by road; Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Acquaro?

    MuMar - Museo Dei Marmi, about 7 km by road; Museo della Certosa (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acquaro?

    Start in Acquaro, visit Riserva Statale Marchesale, then Museo Delle Reali Ferriere Borboniche, then Monte Pecoraro, then Santuario Regionale di Santa Maria Nel Bosco, then Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acquaro?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Acquaro

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Acquaro’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Acquaro on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.