Italy is certainly one of the favorite travel destinations for travelers and yachtsmen. With its exceptional landscape, both by the sea and inland, Italy quite simply transports us to an extraordinary world! Gioia Tauro is one of its must-see destinations, revealing Italy's most beautiful natural and cultural landscapes.
Located in the province of Reggio de Calabra, in the south of Italy, Gioia Tauro was built on the Tauro plain, on the ancient site of Metauria. If you choose a yacht charter from Gioia Tauro, don't miss the chance to visit the National Museum of the Magna Graecia in Reggio Calabria. You will be able to immortalize the remains of Metauria and learn more about the city's historical past. The town of Gioia Tauro will also show you the most beautiful face of Reggio Calabria through its green plains and forests of oak and chestnut trees.
But Gioia Tauro is also a port that welcomes thousands of yachtsmen every year, who are fond of the beautiful beaches opening onto the Tyrrhenian Sea. Even if the city does not have a seaside resort, it does have a large beach that is ideal for families.
Your cruise from Gioia Tauro
Cruise passengers will not linger for long in Gioia Tauro, especially when you consider that the Gioia Tauro Marina is an excellent point of departure for some of the most beautiful destinations in Southern Italy. You will quickly develop a taste for this sailing cruise in Italy, where charming coastal towns such as Palmi, where a short stop will be welcome, follow one another. The many historical monuments adorning the city of Palmi deserve special attention, to name but a few: the cathedral of Saint Nicholas, built in a neo-Romanesque style and which houses a painting of Our Lady of the Letter Sacred, painted in the 18th century, the Fountain of the Palm, erected in 1922 in the center of Amendola Square, and the Saracen Tower dating from the 16th century.
Crossing the Gulf of Messina, you will catch sight of the island of Sicily by catamaran. Located about 25 miles from Gioia Taura, the municipality of Messina, standing at the northeastern tip, will be a beautifulto discover the historical gems of Sicily, such as its astronomical clock and its cathedral in the city center. Milazzo is about 56 miles from Gioia Tauro. Standing between two bays, Milazzo and its imposing medieval fortress quickly make an impression. Let's not forget its remarkable cliff running to the west and sheltering a magnificent beach where you can relax for a few hours.
Gioia Tauro is also perfect for yachtsmen wishing to sail up to northwestern Italy. Some remarkable cities should be included in your list of ports of call, such as Naples, Amalfi and its rugged coastline, Gaeta, located about 229 miles from Gioia Tauro, or the peaceful island of Ischia, which will provide the perfect end to your odyssey between Naples and Gioia Tauro.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 1 678 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included), Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $20,437 |
| Minimum weekly price | $737 |
| Maximum price per week | $1,007,300 |