# Chianalea di Scilla

> Chianalea is the old fishermen's quarter of Scilla in Calabria, on the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/scilla-chianalea/

A fishermen's quarter where the houses stand directly on the rocks, with narrow lanes ending in the sea and the Strait of Messina in view. Leave the car at the upper town and walk down, and come at sunset for the best colours.

Chianalea is the old fishermen's quarter of Scilla in Calabria, on the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina. A rocky spur separates it from the Marina Grande, with its sandy beach and restaurants. Chianalea is considered the oldest and most atmospheric part of the town: small fishermen's houses, some of them dating from the 17th century, stand right on the rocks, with narrow lanes running down to the water between them. The name probably derives from "Piano della Galea", an old boat used for swordfishing, and Scilla was a centre of that trade for a long time. Locals still mend nets and boats here today.

A walk through the lanes usually takes a little under an hour. From Castello Ruffo above the quarter you look out over the coast and, in the distance, the Aeolian Islands. The lanes are very narrow, so plan to explore on foot; the light is loveliest in the late afternoon and around sunset.

- **Nearest town:** Scilla, Italy
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.2525, 15.7180

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Italy: Motorway tolls.** Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [Scilla – Touring Club Italiano](https://www.touringclub.it/destinazioni/scilla)
- [Chianalea, il villaggio di pescatori (Siviaggia)](https://siviaggia.it/borghi/chianalea-villaggio-pescatori-calabria/227040/)
- [Chianalea (Viaggiando Italia)](https://www.viaggiando-italia.it/chianalea/)

## Nearby

- [Riace Bronzes, Reggio Calabria](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-riace-bronzes/) – 16 km
- [Capo Vaticano](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-capo-vaticano/) – 42 km
- [Santa Maria dell’Isola](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-santa-maria-isola/) – 50 km
- [Teatro Antico di Taormina](https://camping-spirit.com/places/teatro-antico-taormina/) – 58 km

## FAQs

### Where is Chianalea di Scilla?

Chianalea di Scilla is in Scilla, Italy, at GPS 38.2525, 15.7180. It is about 9 km from Bagnara Calabra.

### Can you camp near Chianalea di Scilla?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area di sosta Pacì, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Chianalea di Scilla?

Places worth a stop nearby: Riace Bronzes, Reggio Calabria (16 km), Capo Vaticano (42 km), Santa Maria dell’Isola (50 km) and Teatro Antico di Taormina (58 km).

### When is the best time to visit Chianalea di Scilla?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)