Why go
- Comune in Calabria, Italy.
- Known for ship ports, Ndrangheta mafia.
- Served by Ali Calabria Airfield.
History
Gioia Tauro is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria (Italy), on the Tyrrhenian coast. It has an important port, situated along the route connecting Suez to Gibraltar, one of the busiest maritime corridors in the world.
Where to stay
Traversa B Contrada Romeo, 170, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · catchrooms.eu
Lungomare di, 89013 Marina di Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · facebook.com
Via Armando Diaz, 13, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · booking.com
SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore, 466, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · insonnyroom.it
Via Duomo, 15, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · bebilduomo.com
Viale Don Luigi Sturzo, 22, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · bandbmariagioiatauro.top
Via Gerace, 200, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · geolja1.my.canva.site
Viale Don Luigi Sturzo, 12, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · beborchidea.com
Via Domenico Topa Pietrenere, Contrada Scinà Str. 1, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · villarosetta-casavacanze.webnode.it
Via Ugo Foscolo, 53, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · aiembeb.com
Viale Don Luigi Sturzo, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · villacaleogioiatauro.it
Via Ugo Foscolo, 53, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · aiembeb.com
Contrada Cupola, 2, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · lacicalaresidence.it
Via Pitagora, snc, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · residencefondacaro.it
Contrada Ciambra, 3, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · albergo-katia.migliorhotel.top
Via Roma, 134, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · bebsantantonio.com
Via F. Tripodi, 11, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · sanem.it
Via Domenico Topa, 80, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · cantinecipriresort.it
Via Nazionale, 18/274, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · hotelpalacegioiatauro.it
Contrada Morrone, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · area-sosta-camper-il-noceto.vacanzeinitalia.top
Contrada S. Gaetano, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · grandhotelstellamaris.com
Via Degli Ulivi, 9, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · hotellepalmegt.com
Via Armando Diaz, 62, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · beblagioiaantica.it
Via Domenico Topa, 158, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · hotelsouthparadise.it
Contrada Scinà Str. 1, 311, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy
Contrada Scinà Str. 1, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy · villaggiolaquiete.it
SS 18 Tirrena Inferiore, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · edelweiss-palmi.com.es
Via Vittorio Veneto, 219, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · bbdonnanina.it
Via Duomo, 38, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · facebook.com
Via Domenico Topa, 268, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy
Via Strada Statale 111, 59, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy
Contrada Tonnara, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy
Contrada Tonnara, 89015 Palmi RC, Italy
Via Nazionale, 111, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy
Viale Rimembranze, 23, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy
Indoor
Indoor
Via S. Pio X, 22, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy
Via Sicilia, 3, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy
Via Zara, 10, Via Gorizia, 3, 89013 Gioia Tauro RC, Italy · gueststarapartments.it
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Nice restaurant offering delicious italian food. Visited in October 2025.
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Gioia Tauro, 89013
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Gioia Tauro, 89013 · kingu.it
Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Italian/Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00,19:00-24:00+ · Taurianova, 89029 · ristorantelacucciarda.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
Cafe · Features: step-free access, air conditioning
Ice Cream · ice cream
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Taurianova, 89029
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 1 Via G. Verga, San Ferdinando, 89026
Restaurant · restaurant · Monte S. Elia · ristorantebarone.com
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Taurianova, 89029
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-14:00, 18:00-23:30 · Via Concordado
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Italian, Cafe · Italian cafe · Lungomare Metauro, Gioia Tauro, 89013
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Taurianova, 89029
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Barbecue, Restaurant · Pizza/Barbecue restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · San Martino di Taurianova, 89029
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Italian, Regional, Fish, Local, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza/Italian restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe · Taurianova, 89029
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Pizza, Sandwich, Cafe · Pizza/Sandwich cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Piazza Primo Maggio
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
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Airports
Beppe Rascaglia Flying Field 11 km to the centre
Nicotera (RC), 78, IT
Ali Calabria Airfield 22 km to the centre
Rombiolo (VV), 78, IT
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ali Calabria Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gioia Tauro, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
National rail