Villa San Giovanni
in Provincia di Reggio Calabria of Calabria, Italy

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.220 and 15.637 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 13' 11" and E 15° 38' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Italian, German, French, Sardinian, Catalan, Corsican, Slovenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:51 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Rome
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:46 am and 6:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.733 and -176.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Matarakau
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Italy in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Italy.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Italy. Last Update: 2024-03-27 07:25:38

Explore Villa San Giovanni

Villa San Giovanni in Provincia di Reggio Calabria (Calabria) with it's 13,747 inhabitants is located in Italy about 303 mi (or 487 km) south-east of Rome, the country's capital.

Local time in Villa San Giovanni is now 09:51 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Rome with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Villa San Giovanni, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Italy is Reggio Calabria Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Italy is Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) in a distance of 42 mi (or 67 km), North-West. We found 4 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Campo Calabro, Fiumara, San Nicola, Scilla and Messina. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (71 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Altafiumara Resort & SPA

Address
2,7 mi
Santa Trada di Cannitello
89010 Villa San Giovanni
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Messenion

Address
5,2 mi
Via Francesco Faranda, 5
98124 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


De la Ville Grand Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Viale Umberto Zanotti Bianco 9
89018 Villa San Giovanni
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 02:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Capo Peloro Hotel Resort

Address
3,0 mi
Via CIRCUITO 171
98164 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Dei Margi Residence

Address
3,0 mi
Via Margi 53
98164 Torre Faro
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Villa Morgana Resort & Spa

Address
3,2 mi
Via Pompea Consolare Ganzirri 1965
98165 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Royal Palace

Address
4,9 mi
Via T. Cannizzaro, 2
98123 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


U'Bais Hotel

Address
4,6 mi
Via Nazionale 65
89058 Scilla
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Touring

Address
4,9 mi
Via Nicola Scotto 17
98123 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Empedocle Hotel Residence

Address
5,1 mi
Via Felice Bisazza 89
98122 Messina
Italy

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 20:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 18:00


Videos from this area

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VILLA SAN GIOVANNI E DINTORNI

Published: September 19, 2008
Length: 17:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ignaspec

VILLA SAN GIOVANNI VALORIZZANDO IL FANTASTICO SCENARIO DELO STRETTO, UNICO NEL MONDO!!!


LA LUNA E LO GNAC - ANGELO PREPARA LE PIZZE - VILLA SAN GIOVANNI 6-2-2015

Published: February 07, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: carmelo galimi

PIZZERIA LA LUNA E LO GNAC.


Spot Ambiente e Territorio (Villa San Giovanni)

Published: May 15, 2014
Length: 41:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Maurizio di cola

Spot Ambiente e Territorio (Villa San Giovanni) - Con Loredana Ciccone e Alessia Mangiola . Hanno partecipato inoltre alle attività di Cameraman, Montaggio, Musica, Backstage, Fotografia:...


Villa San Giovanni: il Movimento dei Forconi protesta agli imbarcaderi

Published: July 09, 2012
Length: 23:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tele Cosenza

Lamentano che il Governo si sia dimenticato delle esigenze della Sicilia. E così sono sbarcati sul "continente", per distribuire volantini agli automobilisti e ai turisti in transito. Sono...


Tarantella a Villa San Giovanni.MOV

Published: March 12, 2011
Length: 37:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PIPPOSKIO

Tarantella a Vila San Giovanni i mastri i ballu e sonu sunnu: I gemelli Nino e Santo Pansera, Paolo Martino, Pasquale Liberto, Nino Quartuccio e Rocco Randazzo.


Video completo Finale Singolare M. - Coppa Città di Villa San Giovanni (RC) 2014

Published: May 31, 2014
Length: 53:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Calabria Tennis

La finale tra Marco Gabrijelcic e Fabrizio Sarra con la vittoria di Sarra per 6-4 / 4-6 / 6-3, si è svolta al Circolo Villese del Tennis (RC) il 17 / 05 / 2014.


Villa San Giovanni - Messina - traghetto

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 02:04 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: mayalynux


Villa San Giovanni. Difficile attracco del catamarano Metromare

Published: February 28, 2011
Length: 39:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TrasportiStretto

http://www.trasportisullostretto.it - Riceviamo e pubblichiamo un video che documenta alcune difficoltà dei mezzi Metromare in attracco presso il nuovo approdo di Villa San Giovanni (la prima...


Villa San Giovanni: la protesta dei Forconi è terminata

Published: July 14, 2012
Length: 31:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tele Cosenza

Per diversi giorni hanno rallentato il traffico di camion e auto nell'area d'imbarco di Villa San Giovanni. Poi c'è stato anche un vero blocco di tutta l'area, che ha creato disagi e code...


Giorgio Vanni - Pokemon @Komix (Villa San Giovanni Perla Dello Stretto) 2013

Published: May 21, 2013
Length: 18:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gianluca Costa


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Strait of Messina

The Strait of Messina (Stretto di Messina in Italian language, Strittu di Missina in Sicilian) is the narrow passage between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of Calabria in the south of Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Ionian Sea, within the central Mediterranean. At its narrowest point, it measures 3.1 km in width, though near the town of Messina the width is some 5.1 km and maximum depth is 250 m (830 ft).

Located at 38.2458, 15.6325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Straits of Italy, Geography of Sicily, Messina, Ionian Sea

Strait of Messina Bridge

The Strait of Messina Bridge is a long-planned suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, a narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy. In 2006, under Prime Minister Romano Prodi the project was cancelled.

Located at 38.2475, 15.6392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Italy, Suspension bridges in Italy, Geography of Sicily, Proposed bridges, Buildings and structures in Messina, Connections across the Strait of Messina, Transport in Sicily, Megastructures

Lago di Ganzirri

Lago di Ganzirri is a lake in the Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. At an elevation of 1 m, its surface area is 3.38 km².

Located at 38.2611, 15.6172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Sicily

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo dell'Armi) is a lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south. Activated in 1867 and renovated in 1959, the lighthouse consists of a white tower on an octagonal brick building with 2 floors.

Located at 38.2189, 15.6339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lighthouses in Italy, Buildings and structures in Calabria, Lighthouses completed in 1867, Reggio Calabria

Punta Pezzo

Punta Pezzo is a point in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is the closest point of Calabria to Sicily and is the northernmost point of the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, lying on the northern channel. The coasts of this sea area are crossed by very strong currents and the topography of the beaches varies from year to year because of the very strong winter storms. It is located in the comune of Villa San Giovanni, about 13 km north of the capital.

Located at 38.2303, 15.6372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Calabria, Lighthouses in Italy, Buildings and structures in Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Headlands of Italy

Villa San Giovanni railway station

Villa San Giovanni railway station (Italian: Stazione di Villa San Giovanni) is the main railway station serving the town and comune of Villa San Giovanni, in the region of Calabria, southern Italy. Opened in 1884, it forms part of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway (Salerno–Reggio Calabria Centrale). The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI). However, the commercial area of the passenger building is managed by Centostazioni.

Located at 38.2167, 15.6344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
, Railway stations in Calabria, Railway stations opened in 1884

Battle of the strait of Messina

The Battle of the Strait of Messina was fought on 276 BC when a Carthaginian fleet attacked the Sicilian fleet of Pyrrhus of Epirus, who was crossing the strait to Italy. Pyrrhus had left Italy for Sicily on the Autumn of 278 BC and scored several major victories against the Carthaginian armies, but Roman successes against Pyrrhus' Italian allies convinced him to return to Italy.

Located at 38.2458, 15.6325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Battles of the Pyrrhic War, Naval battles of the Hellenistic era, 276 BC

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Torre di Faro: Torre Faro°, Torre di Faro (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Villa San Giovanni, Villa San Giuvanni