Gerace
This compact Calabrian hill village sits atop a vertical rock formation in the Aspromonte National Park, with views stretching to the coast and the town of Locri below. Gerace's medieval historic centre holds a striking number of churches for a settlement its size, and the surrounding area is wine-growing country. It is listed among I Borghi più belli d'Italia, the national register of Italy's most beautiful villages, and has a tiny but real café and restaurant scene.
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- Population1,043
- Nearest water from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.9 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Gerace: quick answers
Where is Gerace?
Gerace is in Reggio Calabria, Italy, about 46 km29 miles in a straight line from Vibo Valentia.
How do you get to Gerace?
The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria (REG), about 1 hr 35 min away by road. The nearest train station is Locri, about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gerace?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 9°C47°F. The wettest month is December, with about 116 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gerace?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 6 restaurants and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.