Parghelia
Parghelia is a comune in the province of Vibo Valentia, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It lies on the Tyrrhenian coast about 60 kilometres southwest of Catanzaro and roughly 15 kilometres west of Vibo Valentia, close to the well-known resort area of Tropea. As of the end of 2004 it had a population of about 1,383 over an area of around 8 square kilometres.
At a glance
- Type
- Coastal town and comune
- Period
- Tyrrhenian-coast town on the Costa degli Dei
- Style
- Mediterranean seaside town
- Location
- Province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, southern Italy
Overview
Parghelia is a small comune on the Tyrrhenian coast of the province of Vibo Valentia. It lies about 60 kilometres southwest of Catanzaro and around 15 kilometres west of Vibo Valentia, near Tropea. The town had a population of approximately 1,383 at the end of 2004 and covers about 8 square kilometres.
History
Parghelia sits on the stretch of Tyrrhenian coast in southern Calabria long associated with the towns around Tropea. The territory has been shaped by its coastal position and its proximity to the historic centres of the Vibo Valentia area. The modern comune occupies a compact area along the shore and the slopes above it.
What you see
The town faces the Tyrrhenian Sea on the coast known as the Costa degli Dei, near Tropea. Its small territory of about 8 square kilometres combines a coastal settlement with the higher ground behind. Beaches and sea views characterise the area, in keeping with this part of the Calabrian coast.
Cultural significance
Parghelia belongs to the cluster of seaside towns near Tropea that form one of the most visited parts of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast. Its position in the province of Vibo Valentia places it within a coastal landscape valued for both its scenery and its tourism.
Practical information
Parghelia is in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. For beach services and seasonal events, check the official municipal website.
Getting there
The town is served by the coastal road and railway along the Tyrrhenian coast, with the Parghelia station on the line near Tropea and connections toward Vibo Valentia and the wider region.