Schiavonea is situated 5 miles WNW of Sant’ Angelo di Rossano. The village shows up well against a background of trees and is visible from a distance of about 10 miles seaward. In summer the village is a popular bathing resort. Anchorage can be obtained close offshore. Anchorage can be obtained off Schiavonea with the castle at Corigliano Calabro in line with the W extremity of Schiavonea village in depths of 15 m to 20 m, good holding ground of mud and sand.