Bova Marina, a town about 2 miles E of the mouth of Fiumara d’ Amendolea, has a population of about 4500. It consists of a prominent group of houses intersected by Fiumara Sideroni which flows through a verdant valley and the E part of the town. The town of Bova stands at an elevation of 827 m on the summit of Monte Porticella di Bova about 4 miles N of Bova Marina. Local knowledge is necessary for anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained off Bova Marina about 750 m offshore in depths of 29 m. Small vessels can anchor about 370 m offshore in depths of about 6 m, abreast a bridge which crosses Fiume Sideroni. With N winds, this anchorage is considered the best on this part of the coast.