Scholars favor the placement of Agathyrna near Capo d'Orlando or Sant'Agata di Militello. However, in the past Agathyrna's situation had been much disputed, on account of the great discrepancy between the ancient authorities just cited. Strabo places it 30 Roman miles from Tyndaris, and the same distance from Alaesa.
Scholars prefer placing Agathyrna near Capo d'Orlando or Sant'Agata di Militello. Historically, however, the location of Agathyrna was much debated due to significant differences between ancient authorities cited. Strabo locates it 30 Roman miles from Tyndaris and also from Alaesa.