Top Things to do in Capo Vaticano
The 10 Best Things to do in Capo Vaticano, Calabria
Discover the best top things to do in Capo Vaticano, Italy including Sea Sports, Praia di Fuoco, Mondo Blu Diving, CapoQuad - Escursioni Guidate in Quad, Capo Vaticano, Military lighthouse, Spiaggia Del Tono, Grotticelle beach, Ciccio sul Mare, Spiaggia di Santa Maria di Ricadi.
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1. Sea Sports
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5.0 based on 640 reviews
An unforgettable adventure is about to begin ... discover the wonders of Tropea and the coast of the Gods by boat with a real local guide. Live an emotion as a local. Small group boat excursions, snorkeling tours, private tours, boat rental with and without skipper, exclusive tours to the Aeolian islands, parties on board, aperitif at sunset, excursions for children, yacht rental, nautical equipment rental, paddle surf, canoes .
2. Praia di Fuoco
3. Mondo Blu Diving
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5.0 based on 321 reviews
Mondo blu diving was founded in the beginning of the 80s with the idea of providing the necessary knowledge and experience to share the passion for the sea to anyone who wishes for. With us you can book boat excursions aling the Costa degli Dei and the Aeolian Islands, private or in groups; diving and diving courses, taxi boats to Praia i focu, boat rental, underwater works and all services related to the nautical sector.
4. CapoQuad - Escursioni Guidate in Quad
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Guided quad tours between Tropea, Capo Vaticano and Monte Poro. Driving a brand new quad, our expert guide will take you on an exciting journey; starting from the centre of Capo Vaticano and passing through scenic roads, mule tracks and dirt roads, we will let you discover our wild and beautiful hinterland, rich in history and ancient traditions, Saracen watchtowers, water mills and the Ruffa torrent valley. There are different routes available from the simplest to the most challenging.
5. Capo Vaticano
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4.5 based on 1,285 reviews
Capo Vaticano, the last strip of land before the Straits of Messina, thrusts dramatically from the sea, its white rocks battered and eroded by centuries of breakers that have taught sailors to respect and fear this fascinating, almost mysterious place. Capo Vaticano its majestically enthroned in a turquoise sea, as it dominates the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands to the north-west, the Gulf of to the north-east, to the south-west the Gulf of Gioia Tauro and, beyond, the Straits of Messina culminating in Mount Etna.This part of Calabria, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, contains the ancient fascination of a thousand years of history. The sea that caresses the snow-white beaches and the wildness of the rocks make visitors lose their sense of time, as it conceals beneath its waves the secrets of ancient shipwrecks, the relics of which have frequently been discovered. Life in the area is dominated by fishing; its waters are visited by the great swordfish, tuna, blue sharks etc.
Reviewed By jerseygirlgonecali - Encinitas, United States
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. Everything pretty much closes down mid Oct after the Germans leave. 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. Breakfasts were included! Make sure you go to Tropea and Pizzo too, both towns are wonderful. I would recommend Pizzo for dinner and to watch the sunset at night from the piazza. 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. Capo is a true hidden gem! We have visited Praia a Mare and San Nicola Arcella further up the coast. 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. 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. 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. 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! Capo beaches have paddle boats for rent in summer as well as small boats with outboard engine to rent. Lounges and umbrellas are also for rent. I think we paid 20 euros per day for the 2 lounges and umbrella. Paddle boats were 10 euros per hour. You can also rent kayaks. Capo is our favorite area, the water is calm in summer and is great for snorkeling, kayaks and paddle boats. 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. We also use our translator on our phones to communicate. Most restaurants and resorts, hotels, have staff that speak English as well. We encountered Germans, Brits, Scandinavians, Russians, and other Italians here on vacation. Once we did run into a couple from upstate NY here. We usually get a flight from LAX to Miami, then on to Naples, then rent a car to drive down. You can also fly from Naples or Milan to Lamezia Terme, then drive about 40 minutes to Capo. If you want to see the other towns I mentioned then driving down from Naples is recommended. You can stay a few nights in San Nicola Arcella and check out Praia a Mare, which is right next to it.
6. Military lighthouse
7. Spiaggia Del Tono
8. Grotticelle beach
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4.0 based on 1,157 reviews
Reviewed By Matt_5891 - London, United Kingdom
One of the most scenic views of the coast with crystal clear waters. The view from the beach is something magical, the rock formation has a very particular shape and you can see Stromboli on a good day. The beach has few bars on it, so you can get a drink or use services (I wouldn’t recommend any cocktail drink). There is plenty of parking space nearby, although the private one is pretty expensive (10€ p/day).
9. Ciccio sul Mare
10. Spiaggia di Santa Maria di Ricadi
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