Vibo Valentia is a city and comune located in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Situated near the Tyrrhenian Sea, it serves as the capital of the province of Vibo Valentia.
The city functions as an agricultural, commercial, and tourist center for the area. Its economy is supported by several large manufacturing industries, most notably the tuna district of Maierato. Additionally, the harbour at Vibo Marina is considered very important to the local economy.