Pizzo is approx 10km South of Pizzo Beach club

Pizzo is the most beautiful and famous towns in the Vibo Valentia district of Calabria, and one of the most picturesque areas on the southern coast. The town, whose name in dialect means "cliff", is situated on a high promontory overlooking the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia on the Tyrrhenian Sea.

It is a fishing town whose fish find their way to the menus of many famous restaurants throughout Italy and was built on the ruins of Napitia, a colony of an ancient tribal group, the Focesis. It has a long, illustrious history. According to local lore, St. Peter stopped here on his journey to Rome.

Pizzo is notorious for having been the place of the capture and shooting of the former King of Naples, Napoleon's brother in-law, Giachino Murat. His body was said to have been thrown into a common pit under the floor of St. George Church, and has never been recovered.

The historical centre of Pizzo is characterised by narrow lanes and streets with many interconnecting stairways. At the intersection of many of these lanes and streets, one finds several squares, some with fountains. There are numerous palazzi (mansions) once owned by rich merchants and other members of the higher classes, with interesting architectural detail.

Of course, you will encounter a number of churches as you make your way around the town including the Little Church of the Piedigrotta Look for the airy piazza, the Spuntone, where you can admire the imposing Aragonese castle in the distance, as well as take in a wide view of the sea from Lamezia to Capo Vaticano.

Pizzo is becoming an ever popular tourist resort town thanks to its mild, sunny climate and to the stunning coastline, where there are many attractions and activities for locals and travellers alike. Many of these can be better appreciated as you lick the Tartufo gelato for which the town is justifiably famous. At lunch or dinner try a glass (or two!) of the local wine, know as "Zibibbo".

Directions:
Take the coastal highway SS 18 towards the Vibo Valentia province. From there, numerous signs point in the direction to Pizzo.