At Scilla there is a castle which surmounts a small rocky spur, 72 m in height. The town of Scilla, which has a population of about 5600, is divided into three parts, San Giorgio, the largest part, is also the highest and stands at an elevation of 73 m close SSE of the castle. Marina Grande di Scilla lies at the head of the bight between Castello di Scilla and Capo Paci (38°15′2N 15°42′1E), 0. 7 mile WSW of the castle. The Marina consists of a sandy beach on which stands another part of the town. A bridge with nine arches is situated at the W end of the bight.