Scilla is located in the Calabria region of Italy, in the province of Reggio Calabria . The town is spread over an area of 43 sq km and has a population of close to 5163. Scilla is mainly famous as the site of Scylla, a sea monster from Greek mythology.
The town lies close to the Strait of Messina, 22 km from Reggio Calabria. The beach front of Scilla is filled with restaurants and hotels since there are many tourists who visit the town. During the summer months, the town is crowded with tourists from the nearby area as well as from other parts of Italy.
The other parts of the town are more traditional in nature, especially where the local residences are located. Attractions in Scilla Marina di Scilla The main attraction in Scilla is the beach front. The town is situated on the coast of Calabria between the slopes of the mountain Aspromonte and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The town is just north of Reggio Calabria and its waters are not cooled down in summer by the strait draughts, so there are plenty of tourists that visit the town during the summer months. This part of town has plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels. The Fuochi di Mezzanotte , or midnight fireworks, take place on August 16th at this beach, during the festival of San Rocco, who is the patron saint of the town.
Several people from Calabria and Sicily visit Scilla to attend the festival. Chinalea Chinalea in Scilla is the district which is least visited by tourists, but is also the most interesting. This tiny fi.
