Province of Vibo Valentia

The province of Vibo Valentia spans 1,139 square kilometers along the Tyrrhenian Sea, featuring 75 kilometers of coastline with white sand beaches and rocky inlets.

The territory originated as part of Magna Graecia in the 8th century BCE, when Greek settlers from Locri established Hipponion, which later became a Roman colony named Vibo Valentia.

The province maintains 50 municipalities with distinct traditions, from religious processions to local crafts including ceramics, textiles, and culinary specialties like Tropea red onions.

The provincial capital Vibo Valentia connects to major transportation routes, while coastal towns such as Tropea and Pizzo support tourism with beaches and accommodation facilities.

A dormant underwater volcano discovered in 2010 lies off the coast near the fault line that caused the 1905 Calabria earthquake.

Location: Calabria

Capital city: Vibo Valentia

Elevation above the sea: 476 m

Shares border with: Province of Catanzaro, Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Website: http://provincia.vibovalentia.it

GPS coordinates: 38.67528,16.09590

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05