Anciently known as Scylleticus Sinus, from the ancient coastal city of Scylletium, which Strabo mentions is situated on the east coast of Bruttium (modern Calabria), situated on the shores of an extensive bay, to which it gave the name of Scylleticus Sinus.
The name "Scylleticus Sinus" originated from the ancient coastal city of Scylletium, which Strabo mentioned was located on the east coast of modern-day Calabria. The location is situated on the shores of a significant bay that gave it its name.