Parghelia, CalabriaMicheliziaCastello GalluppiMonte PoroAntica BriaticoFaro Capo VaticanoLa Rocchetta
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Parghelia

Parghelia is a town in Vibo Valentia district, Calabria, Italy of about 1,081 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Michelizia, Cattedrale di Maria Santissima di Romania and Civico Museo del Mare di Tropea.

38.6819° N, 15.9207° EPop. 1,081

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see122
Notable106
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Michelizia, church near Parghelia
Must-see

Michelizia

Church · 2 km

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima di Romania, church near Parghelia
Must-see

Cattedrale di Maria Santissima di Romania

Church · 2 km

Civico Museo del Mare di Tropea, museum near Parghelia
Must-see

Civico Museo del Mare di Tropea

Museum · 3 km

Places near Parghelia by type

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One day from Parghelia

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:45 pm

70 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 Parghelia
  2. Faro Capo Vaticanobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello Ruffoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Monte Poroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Castello Galluppiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Antica Briaticoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Parghelia
Today’s loopPargheliaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parghelia?

Michelizia (church, about 2 km), Cattedrale di Maria Santissima di Romania (church, about 2 km), Civico Museo del Mare di Tropea (museum, about 3 km), Santa Maria dell'Isola (church, about 3 km), Chiesa dell'Annunziata (church, about 4 km), Castello Galluppi (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

138 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 14 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Parghelia?

Castello Galluppi, about 5 km by road; Area Necropoli Bagneria (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Parghelia?

Santuario della Madonna di Portosalvo, about 1 km by road; Michelizia (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parghelia?

Start in Parghelia, visit Faro Capo Vaticano, then Castello Ruffo, then Monte Poro, then Castello Galluppi, then Antica Briatico, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.