Pylon of MessinaFaro di Punta PezzoForte del Santissimo SalvatorePylon of St. TradaCastello Ruffo di ScillaCastello di Bauso
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Faro Superiore

Faro Superiore is a town in Calabria district, Calabria, Italy of about 2,586 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pylon of Messina, Capo Peloro and Faro di Punta Pezzo.

38.2679° N, 15.5827° EPop. 2,586

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km95
Must-see149
Notable49
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pylon of Messina, attraction near Faro Superiore
Must-see

Pylon of Messina

Attraction · 7 km · Messina

Capo Peloro, beach near Faro Superiore
Must-see

Capo Peloro

Beach · 8 km

Faro di Punta Pezzo, beach near Faro Superiore
Must-see

Faro di Punta Pezzo

Beach · 8 km · Reggio Calabria

Places near Faro Superiore by type

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One day from Faro Superiore

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Faro Superiore
  2. Capo Pelorobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cala Costa Violabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Faro di Punta Pezzobeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Forte del Santissimo Salvatoreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castello di Bausoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Faro Superiore
Today’s loopFaro SuperioreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Faro Superiore?

Pylon of Messina (attraction, about 7 km), Capo Peloro (beach, about 8 km), Faro di Punta Pezzo (beach, about 8 km), Forte del Santissimo Salvatore (heritage site, about 10 km), Monte di Pietà (church, about 11 km), Palazzo del Monte di Pietà (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Faro Superiore?

95 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 8 other attractions, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Faro Superiore?

Fort Serra La Croce, about 1 km by road; Fort Masotto (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Faro Superiore?

Chiesa Santa Maria Dei Bianchi, about 2 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria della Grotta (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Faro Superiore?

Start in Faro Superiore, visit Capo Peloro, then Cala Costa Viola, then Faro di Punta Pezzo, then Forte del Santissimo Salvatore, then Castello di Bauso, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.