Crotone district, Calabria, Italy

Places to visit near Strongoli

Strongoli is a town in Crotone district, Calabria, Italy, home to about 3,857 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 18 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 7 museums and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tempio di Apollo Aleo (21 km), Acerenthia (26 km) and Carlo Turano (27 km).

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Strongoli, Calabria
Strongoli, Crotone district, Calabria, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Strongoli at a glance

Location
Crotone district, Calabria, Italy
Population
about 3,857
Coordinates
39.2658° N, 17.0541° E
Places within 50 km
87 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Strongoli

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Churches near Strongoli

67 churches within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Strongoli

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Torre Melissa (7 km); the best-known is Tempio di Apollo Aleo (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Strongoli

21 museums within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Museo Diocesano (22 km); the best-known is Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Strongoli

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Incoronata Waterfall (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Strongoli

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Punta Alice (22 km); the best-known is Cimitero Monumentale di Crotone (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Strongoli

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Strongoli. The closest is Pietre dell'Incavallicata (32 km); the best-known is Monte Femminamorta (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Strongoli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 132 km on the road.

  1. Start in Strongoli
  2. 21 km Tempio di Apollo Aleo · heritage site, Crotone
  3. 41 km Acerenthia · heritage site, Crotone
  4. 41 km Carlo Turano · heritage site, Crotone
  5. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Maria Prothospataris · church, Crotone
  6. 27 km Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità · church, Crotone
  7. 1 km Back to Strongoli

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Strongoli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1867Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2655Torre Melissa (7 km)
    Museums721Museo Diocesano (22 km)
    Waterfalls417Incoronata Waterfall (22 km)
    Beaches & coast716Punta Alice (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints715Pietre dell'Incavallicata (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens311Riserva Naturale Macchia della Giumenta - San Salvatore (44 km)
    Other attractions710Porto Nuovo (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Lago Redisole (45 km)
    Caves37Grave Grubbo (21 km)
    Parks35Villa Comunale (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Trionto (59 km)
    Treks01Cammino di San Francesco di Paola - Via del Giovane - Tappa 0 (81 km)

    Strongoli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Strongoli?

    Tempio di Apollo Aleo (heritage site, about 21 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità (church, about 1 km), Acerenthia (heritage site, about 26 km), Carlo Turano (heritage site, about 27 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Prothospataris (church, about 27 km), Castello di Carlo V (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 4 waterfalls, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Strongoli?

    Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità, about 1 km by road; Cattedrale di Santa Anastasia (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Strongoli?

    Torre Melissa, about 7 km by road; Fontana del Principe (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Strongoli?

    Museo Diocesano, about 22 km by road; Mack - Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Krotone (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Strongoli?

    Start in Strongoli, visit Tempio di Apollo Aleo, then Acerenthia, then Carlo Turano, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Prothospataris, then Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità, and drive back — about 132 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Strongoli?

    October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Strongoli

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