La Scogliera del Capo SAS di Paparatto Nicola & C.
Via Ricciolina, Santa Maria di Ricadi (VV) – Phone/Info: +39 0963 663167 / +39 339 2460151
Email: cn.paparatto@gmail.com ; melinaendnico@gmail.com
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Welcome to the blog of La Scogliera del Capo! If you chose our villas for your holiday, you are in one of the most spectacular stretches of Calabria. Here the sea is not just a view, but an experience that changes color every hour of the day.
To help you explore our area, we selected the 5 "favorite" spots between Capo Vaticano and Santa Maria that you absolutely can’t miss
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To help you explore our territory, we have selected the 5 "heart" spots between Capo Vaticano and Santa Maria that you absolutely cannot miss.
1. The Lighthouse Belvedere: The Gods’ Viewpoint
Located just a few minutes from our villas, the belvedere by the Capo Vaticano Lighthouse offers a breathtaking view stretching from the Aeolian Islands all the way to the Strait of Messina.
Staff tip: Come here at sunset to watch the sun “dive” right next to Stromboli. It’s the perfect spot to take unforgettable photos.
2. Grotticelle Beach: A White-Sand Paradise
It’s the area’s most famous beach, made up of three adjoining coves lapped by turquoise, crystal-clear waters. The very fine sand and shallow seabed make it ideal for families too.
What to do: You can rent a pedal boat or a kayak to explore the nearby inlets, where the water becomes even more transparent.
3. Praia i Focu: The Hidden Pearl
Reachable only by sea, this small beach is nestled between high cliffs that shelter it from the winds, creating a unique microclimate. Its name comes from the fires fishermen once lit to find their way.
How to get there: Ask the “taxi boats” that leave from Grotticelle or Santa Maria; in just a few minutes you’ll find yourself in a wild, unspoiled corner.
4. Santa Maria di Ricadi Beach
This beach enchants with its authentic atmosphere. Here, fishermen’s houses look out almost directly onto the shore and banana trees grow just a few meters from the water. Compared to other areas, it keeps a calmer, more intimate charm.
Fun fact: The sea slopes down gently here, making it perfect for long, restorative swims.
5. The “Garden of the Gods” Belvedere
Less well known but just as charming, this scenic viewpoint offers a different perspective over the coves below. It’s a well-kept park with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, ideal for a relaxing walk amid the scent of rosemary and the sea.