Gioia Tauro

The port of Gioia Tauro extends over 4,646 meters along the Tyrrhenian coast, operating as a primary container transfer station between global shipping routes.

The settlement originated from ancient Metauros, established by Greeks from Zancle in the 6th century BC and later developed into a strategic Mediterranean trading post.

The town celebrates its patron saint, St. Hyppolite, with traditional festivities on August 13, bringing together local communities for religious and social gatherings.

Seven loading docks within the port facility process over 4 million container units annually, making it Italy's largest maritime cargo handling center.

The Piano delle Fosse district contains an underground network of tunnels connecting ancient cisterns that stored grain, oil, and wine for the community.

Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Capital city: Gioia Tauro

Elevation above the sea: 29 m

Shares border with: Rizziconi, Rosarno, Palmi, San Ferdinando, Seminara

Website: https://comune.gioiatauro.rc.it

GPS coordinates: 38.43333,15.90000

Latest update: June 9, 2025 23:30