Pentedattilo
An abandoned village clinging to a rock shaped like a hand with five fingers, in the hinterland of Aspromonte.
The story
On Easter night 1686 Baron Bernardino Abenavoli, rejected as a suitor of the young Antonietta Alberti, entered the Alberti castle and killed her family: this was the «Alberti massacre», which legend says can still be heard in the howl of the wind between the rock's fingers. Earthquakes and landslides emptied the village, which was completely abandoned in the 20th century; today young people and craftspeople are bringing it back to life, with a film festival.
Why go
One of the most spectacular and mysterious places in the South, with a view all the way to Sicily.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Annà di Melito di Porto Salvo station, 3.4 km away. Alternatively: Melito di Porto Salvo station, 4.5 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), about 16 km away; with more flights, Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is about 81 km away.
- Parking. There are 2 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 200 m away, free.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 115 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 68 |
| Feb | from 9 to 13 °C | 13° 9° | 60 |
| Mar | from 10 to 15 °C | 15° 10° | 63 |
| Apr | from 12 to 17 °C | 17° 12° | 29 |
| May | from 15 to 21 °C | 21° 15° | 32 |
| Jun | from 20 to 26 °C | 26° 20° | 21 |
| Jul | from 24 to 30 °C | 30° 24° | 13 |
| Aug | from 24 to 30 °C | 30° 24° | 27 |
| Sep | from 22 to 27 °C | 27° 22° | 61 |
| Oct | from 18 to 23 °C | 23° 18° | 95 |
| Nov | from 15 to 18 °C | 18° 15° | 115 |
| Dec | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 64 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 297 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.