Gioiosa Marea travel guide

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With a population of 3,238, Gioiosa Marea is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gioiosa Marea has to offer.

When to visit Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea in February
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gioiosa Marea in February
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gioiosa Marea

Plane

Although Gioiosa Marea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 50 miles from Gioiosa Marea. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gioiosa Marea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Gioiosa Marea, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Gioiosa Marea to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £43 for a 9h 45m trip. The train station in Gioiosa Marea is called Giojosa Marea, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gioiosa Marea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 188 miles from Gioiosa Marea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gioiosa Marea, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Gioiosa Marea takes 145 miles and will cost you around £18. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

Although Gioiosa Marea doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 50 miles from Gioiosa Marea. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gioiosa Marea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Gioiosa Marea, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Gioiosa Marea to Naples takes 7h 19m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £43 for a 9h 45m trip. The train station in Gioiosa Marea is called Giojosa Marea, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gioiosa Marea is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 188 miles from Gioiosa Marea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gioiosa Marea, including FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Gioiosa Marea takes 145 miles and will cost you around £18. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £24 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airlines serving Gioiosa Marea

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (712 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gioiosa Marea

Most booked hotels in Gioiosa Marea

Borgo San Francesco
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Yachting Club Mare
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Hotel Avalon Sikanì
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Gioiosa Marea

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Gioiosa Marea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Gioiosa Marea is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Gioiosa Marea (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Gioiosa Marea is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.