It is not surprising that this is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Small sandy bays, often only reachable from the sea or through paths, fine white sands with living and intense colors of the sea, which change from green turquoise to deep blue. A promontory overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, of the Apennines of Calabria, extends to the sea and separates the Gulf of Santa Eufemia by Gioia Tauro. You can stay a few nights in San Nicola Arcella and check out Praia a Mare, which is right next to it.Prev 1 of 4 Next A little more about Capo VaticanoĬapo Vaticano is a place in the Mediterranean Sea to be discovered a true native paradise overlooking the Calabrian coast of Tyrrhenian Sea with crystal clear water, fauna and flora ready to be explored. If you want to see the other towns I mentioned then driving down from Naples is recommended. You can also fly from Naples or Milan to Lamezia Terme, then drive about 40 minutes to Capo. We usually get a flight from LAX to Miami, then on to Naples, then rent a car to drive down. Once we did run into a couple from upstate NY here. We encountered Germans, Brits, Scandinavians, Russians, and other Italians here on vacation. Most restaurants and resorts, hotels, have staff that speak English as well. We also use our translator on our phones to communicate. We are planning on buying a part time retirement villa there soon! Not many Americans come here, but we have always been able to find someone who speaks English. Capo is our favorite area, the water is calm in summer and is great for snorkeling, kayaks and paddle boats. I think we paid 20 euros per day for the 2 lounges and umbrella. One is a hidden cove like beach with an arch, boats come through the arch and if you are there at sunset, you will have the opportunity to see the sunset through the arch! It reminds me of something you would see in Pirates of the Caribbean movies! Make sure to take water and snacks with you and spend part of the day here!Ĭapo beaches have paddle boats for rent in summer as well as small boats with outboard engine to rent. It is maybe a mile hike to the hidden beaches but well worth it! Once there, there are 4 separate beaches separated by the mountains. The gem of San Nicola Arcella is the Arco Magno hidden beach and the quaint, well kept small town! There is a trail head just above the main beach there. Both have pebble beaches with black sand and volcanic formations, it is nice to lay on the warm pebbles, like a spa experience! Praia a Mare has Dino Island where in the summer you can take a boat tour out in the caves of the Island, there is also a primitive cave church at the top of the town that is a must see. Capo is a true hidden gem! We have visited Praia a Mare and San Nicola Arcella further up the coast. The town is beautiful at night when the lights come on! Tropea has large beaches with beach bars, restaurants and of course the wonderful old town. I would recommend Pizzo for dinner and to watch the sunset at night from the piazza. Make sure you go to Tropea and Pizzo too, both towns are wonderful. Sept is a great time to go, off price rates on hotels and beach front resorts! We stayed in Sept at Hotel Villaggio Stromboli for $37.00 euros per night with a large balcony and sea view! The next year we went, we spent a bit more, for around 60.00 euros per night we stayed at Hotel Baia del Godona Resort and Spa, it was wonderful, has its own spa and its own beach! The pool was wonderful too! Each of these resorts I mentioned has their own restaurant on site, so you can add lunch and dinner to your stay if you chose to. Everything pretty much closes down mid Oct after the Germans leave. My husband and I are planning our third trip back to Capo Vaticano, Ricadi, this May! We usually have gone in the fall Sept, Oct. Reviewed By jerseygirlgonecali - Encinitas, United States
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