Punta Pezzo (Strait of Messina Viewpoint)
Punta Pezzo, Villa San Giovanni
One of mainland Italy's headlands closest to Sicily. From the lighthouse, you can watch ferries cross back and forth, with the opposite shore almost within reach.
Punta Pezzo lies in the town of San Giovanni, about 13 km north of Reggio Calabria. The Strait of Messina narrows to just about 3 km here. A lighthouse stands on the headland, offering close views of the ferries and cargo ships traveling to and from Sicily. On the hillside to the north, you can see an old power pylon known as the Santa Trada pylon. In myth, the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis were said to guard this stretch of the strait. You can combine a visit with a ferry trip to Messina. It is about 20 minutes from Reggio by train or car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bergamot Museum
- National Archaeological Museum of Magna Græcia (Riace Bronzes)
- Arena dello Stretto
- Lungomare Falcomatà
- Pinacoteca Civica
- Corso Garibaldi
- Chiesa degli Ottimati
- Reggio Calabria Cathedral