What to do near Villa San Giovanni, RC

Scilla, Capo Pacì and the Caves of Myth

In 2022, the discovery of small caves near Capo Pacì opened a new chapter in Scilla’s legendary landscape.

Scilla at sunset: the viewpoint of Punta Pacì

More than a viewpoint, Punta Pacì is a balcony over the sea: the Costa Viola on one side, the Strait on the other, and below, a hidden underwater world suggested by the shifting colours of the water.

Swordfish alla ghiotta: one of Scilla's traditional dishes

In the Strait of Messina, swordfish is much more than just food: it is history, myth, ritual, and identity.

Scilla: the Marina Grande

West of the promontory, Marina Grande stretches along the beautiful Sirens Beach, around the Church of the Holy Spirit. Once linked to fishing, it is now Scilla’s seaside quarter.

The Stairways of Scilla: Salita Garibaldi

In Marina Grande, right at the entrance to the elevator, a small oasis of biodiversity is thriving

Scilla: the church of the Holy Spirit at Marina Grande

St. Francis of Paola is venerated here: the quintessential Calabrian saint, patron saint of seafarers and protector against earthquakes.

Renato Guttuso and the School of Scilla

Two memorable artistic seasons, with the Sicilian master at the centre of an informal artists’ circle that helped reveal Scilla’s beauty to a wider public.

The myth of Scylla, in the bronze of a contemporary master

From beautiful nymph to sea monster, the terror of sailors crossing the Strait: Scylla’s metamorphosis lives on in this much-photographed sculpture.

“Vertigine” in Scilla. A wonder worth preserving

It was a sophisticated restaurant with a spectacular panoramic terrace, a landmark for all the residents of Scilla

Sclla: the neighborhood of San Giorgio and the church of San Rocco

San Giorgio, the warrior saint, was once Scilla’s patron saint, before San Rocco, known for his healing powers, took his place.

Scilla: San Rocco, the feast of the patron saint.

Two days of devotion and celebration culminate in the Trionfino, the fireworks ritual that lights up Scilla’s patron saint festival.