Saracena
Saracena is a locality in San Nicola Arcella, Province of Cosenza, Calabria and has about 52 residents. Saracena is situated nearby to the locality Tufo, as well as near the suburb Atrigna.Places of Interest
Highlights include Dino and Castello di Fiuzzi.
Dino
Island
Photo: DonGatley, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dino is the larger of the two small islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Calabria. The island is situated off Cape Arena, near to Praia a Mare. The name of the island either derives from Italian aedina, a temple, or Greek dino, a vortex or storm. Dino is situated 3 km northwest of Saracena.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Scalea and Praia a Mare.
Scalea
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Scalea is a resort on the south-western coast of Italy facing the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Golfo del Pollino, on a stretch of coast called "Riviera dei Cedri".
Praia a Mare
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Praia a Mare is an undiscovered pearl in the Calabria region of Italy, the perfect place for travellers looking for a place off the beaten track. This village of 5000 people stands in front of Dino island, surrounded by the stunning Policastro gulf.
Santa Domenica Talao
Village
Photo: Aniello Bizzoco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Santa Domenica Talao is a village and comune in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, southern Italy, with a population of 1,122. The toponym Talao refers to the nearby Lao river, cited in classical sources as Λάος. Santa Domenica Talao is situated 6 km southeast of Saracena.
Saracena
- Type: Locality with 52 residents
- Location: San Nicola Arcella, Province of Cosenza, Calabria, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
39.85398° or 39° 51′ 14″ northLongitude
15.79685° or 15° 47′ 49″ eastPopulation
52Elevation
136 metres (446 feet)Open location code
8FFQVQ3W+HPGeoNames ID
8962236
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