Bagnara Calabra

Bagnara Calabra stretches along the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, with green hills descending sharply into blue waters near the Strait of Messina.

The settlement emerged in 1085 when Count Ruggero D'Altavilla established the Santa Maria abbey, following earlier Phoenician maritime activities in the region.

The local fishing tradition centers on swordfish capture using traditional felucca boats, maintaining methods passed through generations of maritime families.

The summer season transforms the town center into a pedestrian zone, featuring night markets, concerts, and a large swordfish festival.

The nineteenth-century Caravilla Bridge requires travelers to cross it three times due to its architectural design with multiple crossing points.

Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Capital city: Bagnara Calabra

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Shares border with: Sant'Eufemia d'Aspromonte, Seminara, Melicuccà, Scilla

Website: http://comunebagnara.it

GPS coordinates: 38.28333,15.81667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35