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Things to see in Vibo Valentia (Italy): 22 places and when to go
Vibo Valentia is a town in Italy, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), History (4), Temples (3). The best known are Gulf of Saint Euphemia, Cathedral of Tropea and Torre Ruffa. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 38.6666, 16.1
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · History (4) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (3) · Food and drink (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 161 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Serralta di San Vito, at 1,023 m.
What to see in Vibo Valentia
The places in and around Vibo Valentia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gulf of Saint EuphemiaBody of water21 km
- Cathedral of TropeaChurch building in Tropea, Italy18 km
- Torre RuffaTorre in Ricadi, Italy23 km
- Castle MuratCastle in Pizzo, Italy9.3 km
- Capo Vaticano LighthouseLighthouse in Italy24 km
- State Archaeological Museum "Vito Capialbi"Archaeological museum850 m
- Church of PiedigrottaChurch building in Pizzo, Italy11 km
- Monte PoroMountain in Calabria, Italy18 km
- archaeological site of HipponionArchaeological site2.4 km
- Santa Maria dell'Isola MonasteryBuilding in Tropea, Italy18 km
- Castello Galluppi di CariaHistory17 km
- Civic museum of the seaMuseum in Tropea18 km
- Castle of Rocca AngitolaCastle in Maierato, Italy14 km
- Serralta di San VitoSummit25 km
- Spiaggia Di RiaciBeach20 km
- Spiaggia di FormicoliBeach22 km
- A.S.D The Frogmen teamDive site7.8 km
- Cantine ArteseWinery4.6 km
- Cantine BenvenutoWinery18 km
- Distilleria Fratelli CaffoDistillery17 km
- Grotta della TrisulinaCave7.7 km
- Museo dell'emigrazione G.B. ScalabriniMuseum19 km
When to go to Vibo Valentia
The best time to visit Vibo Valentia is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunBest time14:41
- JulPossible14:27
- AugPossible13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. In June, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vibo Valentia
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 161 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Contrada La Chiusa16 places23 km
- Palmi13 places38 km
- Soverato5 places39 km
- Locri8 places50 km
- Catanzaro23 places51 km
- San Pietro in Amantea7 places52 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vibo Valentia?
The best known: Gulf of Saint Euphemia, Cathedral of Tropea, Torre Ruffa, Castle Murat, Capo Vaticano Lighthouse. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vibo Valentia?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.
How do you get to Vibo Valentia?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 161 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vibo Valentia as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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