Scalea
A tiny coastal town on Calabria's Tyrrhenian shore, Scalea pairs a modern beach resort strip — developed since the 1960s along the Riviera dei Cedri — with a medieval hilltop quarter whose narrow alleys, arches, and distinctive wooden floors built over the lanes ("suppuorti") make for rewarding exploration. The old city sits within ancient walls, and the surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints toward both sea and mountains. Cafés and restaurants are well represented for a town its size.
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- Population9,344
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.9 mi
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Scalea: quick answers
Where is Scalea?
Scalea is in Cosenza, Italy, about 69 km43 miles in a straight line from the city of Cosenza.
How do you get to Scalea?
The nearest airport is Salerno (QSR), about 1 hr 55 min away by road. The nearest train station is Scalea-Santa Domenica Talao, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Scalea?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C76°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is November, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Scalea?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 25 restaurants, 21 cafés and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Scalea?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Maratea, Castrovillari and Morano Calabro.