Reggio Calabria
Go to Reggio Calabria for the Riace Bronzes in the National Archaeological Museum and for the seafront view of Sicily across the Strait of Messina.
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Reggio Calabria is a port city at the southern tip of mainland Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina. Greek settlers founded it in the 8th century BC. The 1908 earthquake that destroyed Messina also devastated Reggio, so much of the modern city was rebuilt afterward. The main reason to stop is the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria, which holds the Riace Bronzes, two Greek bronze statues pulled from the sea off Riace in 1972.
The seafront gives a direct view of Sicily, and passenger ferries run from the city to Messina. Reggio Calabria works well as a stop on the way to or from Sicily, and a few hours is enough for the museum and a walk along the water. Stay a day or two if you want a base for exploring southern Calabria, including the Aspromonte mountains. Spring and early fall suit walking around the city best.
Reggio Calabria in five
- See the Riace Bronzes firstThe National Archaeological Museum holds the two Greek bronze warriors found off the Calabrian coast. Check the museum's official page for current hours, ticket rules and any closing days before you go.
- Take the passenger boat to MessinaFoot passengers can cross the strait by hydrofoil or ferry, and cars use the Villa San Giovanni crossing nearby. Check the operators' timetables, since services change by season.Messina
- Walk the Lungomare at sunsetThe seafront promenade looks across the strait to Sicily, with Etna visible on a clear day. It is flat, free and best in the evening when the heat eases.
- Use the city for Sicily or Calabria, not both at onceA night here suits an onward crossing to Sicily. For the coast and old towns of Calabria, a car is the practical choice, and Tropea is a long drive or a slow train ride north.Tropea
Things to do in Reggio Calabria
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Need to know
- Airport
- Reggio Calabria (REG), a small airport; Lamezia Terme and Catania are bigger
- Getting there
- Train along the Tyrrhenian line from Naples; flights; ferry from Sicily
- Getting around
- On foot in the center; buses and taxis beyond it
- Best base
- Near the seafront or the central station
- Time needed
- Half a day to 1 night; more with a car
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryRain13 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 108 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°Green, mildAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, mild
- MayClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Warm, clearMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Hot, sea warmJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, sea warm
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Hot, humidJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- AugustClear8 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Hot, FerragostoAugustClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Ferragosto
- SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Warm, calmerSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low17°Mild, quietOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 81 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh19°Low14°Rain, windNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, wind
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Mild, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 98 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Reggio Calabria, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Reggio Calabria
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Reggio Calabria
09:38 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°13°100%Monday: Rain. High 17°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue19°13°45%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Wed19°13°3%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Thu18°16°37%Thursday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Fri18°16°38%Friday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Sat19°17°14%Saturday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sun20°16°16%Sunday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 16%.
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Day trips by train
- Messinaabout 30 min by hydrofoilThe first Sicilian port across the strait, with a cathedral clock tower.Read the guide
- Tropeaabout 2 hours or more by car or trainA cliff-top town with beaches on the Tyrrhenian coast.Read the guide
- Sicilyfrom about 30 min by boatGateway to Taormina, Catania and the east of the island.Read the guide
Before you go to Reggio Calabria
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Rules for Reggio Calabria, checked
- Italy is part of the Schengen area. Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the cathedral in Reggio Calabria.
- Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add a coperto (cover charge) per person, so check the bill first.
Plan around Reggio Calabria
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideMessinaAcross the strait, the gateway to Sicily's east coast
Read the guideTropeaA cliff-top old town and beach on the Calabrian coast
Read the guideSouthern ItalyCalabria, Puglia, Basilicata and Campania
Read the guideSicilyThe island across the strait
Read the guideItaly by train off-peakHow to price regional rail legs
Read the guideReggio Calabria FAQ
Is Reggio Calabria worth visiting?
Yes, for the Riace Bronzes and the seafront, and as a stopover on the way to Sicily. It has fewer big sights than Naples or Palermo, so a half day to one night is enough for most visitors.
How do you get from Reggio Calabria to Sicily?
Foot passengers take a hydrofoil or ferry to Messina in about half an hour, and vehicles cross from Villa San Giovanni. Check the operators' timetables, since sailings and fares change by season.
What are the Riace Bronzes?
Two life-size Greek bronze warriors dating to the 5th century BC, found in the sea off Calabria in 1972 and now displayed in Reggio's National Archaeological Museum. Check the museum for current display and opening times.
Do you need a car in Reggio Calabria?
Not for the city, which is compact and has buses and taxis. A car helps for Aspromonte and the Calabrian coast, where trains are slow and infrequent.
How many days do you need in Reggio Calabria?
Half a day covers the museum and the seafront. Stay one night if you are crossing to Sicily early or arriving late, and add more only if you plan to explore southern Calabria by car.