Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Polia

Polia is a town in Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 63 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 museums. The must-see places are Monte Cucco (15 km), Castello Murat (17 km) and Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (18 km).

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Polia at a glance

Location
Catanzaro district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 309
Coordinates
38.7512° N, 16.3122° E
Places within 50 km
170 (41 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 Polia

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Churches near Polia

79 churches within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Chiesa Matrice di Sant'Andrea Apostolo (10 km); the best-known is Chiesa di Maria Santissima Addolorata (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Polia

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Rocca Angitola (10 km); the best-known is Castello Murat (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polia

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Serralta di San Vito (6 km); the best-known is Monte Cucco (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Polia

20 museums within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Museo della Civiltà Contadina Ed Artigiana della Calabria (5 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale Vito Capialbi (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Polia

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Torre di Mezza Praia (14 km); the best-known is La Rocchetta (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Polia

11 caves within 100 km of Polia. The closest is Grotte di Piedigrotta (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Polia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polia
  2. 23 km Castello di Squillace · heritage site, Catanzaro
  3. 27 km Monte Cucco · viewpoint, Vibo Valentia
  4. 4 km Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre · nature spot, Vibo Valentia
  5. 25 km Mura Greche di Hipponion · heritage site, Vibo Valentia
  6. 9 km Castello Murat · heritage site, Vibo Valentia
  7. 17 km Back to Polia

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    Within 15 km of Polia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6379Chiesa Matrice di Sant'Andrea Apostolo (10 km)
    Forts & heritage4563Rocca Angitola (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1424Serralta di San Vito (6 km)
    Museums1420Museo della Civiltà Contadina Ed Artigiana della Calabria (5 km)
    Beaches & coast816Torre di Mezza Praia (14 km)
    Caves911Grotte di Piedigrotta (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (18 km)
    Other attractions46Fontana Carlo Pacino O del Diavolo (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lago dell'Angitola (8 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascatelle di Sant'Andrea (26 km)
    Parks11Parco della Biodiversità (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Scoglio la Pietra Grande (28 km)

    Polia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polia?

    Monte Cucco (viewpoint, about 15 km), Castello Murat (heritage site, about 17 km), Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre (nature spot, about 18 km), Castello di Squillace (heritage site, about 23 km), Mura Greche di Hipponion (heritage site, about 23 km), Museo Archeologico Nazionale Vito Capialbi (museum, about 25 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 45 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Polia?

    Chiesa Matrice di Sant'Andrea Apostolo, about 10 km by road; Santuario Maria Santissima del Carmelo (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Polia?

    Rocca Angitola, about 10 km by road; Ruderi di Nicastrello (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Polia?

    Serralta di San Vito, about 6 km by road; Monte Pizzini (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polia?

    Start in Polia, visit Castello di Squillace, then Monte Cucco, then Parco Naturale Regionale Delle Serre, then Mura Greche di Hipponion, then Castello Murat, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polia?

    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 Polia

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