800 km of coastline kissed by two different seas, which give life to a series of beaches all different from each other. White beach, cliffs overlooking the sea, Calabria boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in all of Italy . If this summer you decide to go to Calabria, here is the selection of the 10 most beautiful beaches where you can swim, or relax in the sun.
Beach Location, Province Type Le Cannella Island of Capo Rizzuto, Crotone sand
Beaches of Soverato Soverato, Crotone sand
Beaches of Roseto Capo Spulico Roseto Capo Spulico, Cosenza sand
Beaches of Sellia Marina Sellia Marina, Catanzaro sand
Bay of Caminia and Pietragrande Staletti, Catanzaro sand
Beaches of Tropea Tropea, Vibo Valentia sand
Beaches of Praia a Mare Praia a Mare, Cosenza sand and gravel
Beaches of Diamante Diamante, Cosenza sand
Capo Vaticano Ricadi, Vibo Valentia sand, pebbles and gravel
Beach of San Nicola Arcella San Nicola Arcella, Cosenza cliffs and sand
1 – Le Cannella, Isola di Capo Rizzuto
20 minutes from the famous tourist resort Le Castella, Le Cannella and a wild beach, devoid of any service but totally immersed in nature so much so that it is far from any road and can be reached on foot via a dirt path. Red sand, rocks, thick Mediterranean vegetation all around alternating with clayey walls from which to dip to cover with natural mud, and finally beautiful seabeds rich in marine fauna to observe during the many excursions offered by transparent-bottomed boat.
- Where is it : to the west of Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Reachable by car thanks to the Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway in about 30 minutes from Crotone – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, snorkeling, diving
- Type : sand with a particular red color
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 50.00 per room – see the offers
2 – Soverato, Catanzaro
Photo by Nicholas Frisardi. Soverato is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Southern Italy . The area’s success lies precisely in the beauty of its beaches , which offer tourists all kinds of comfort, entertainment, but also fascinating views. As in all respectable tourist places, the coast is dotted with shores , which cover the free beaches, almost completely invisible in summer. The nightlife is the most popular of the entire region , and is concentrated around some historical structures such as the Margot and the Rebus which, after sunset, turn into real open-air clubs.
- Where is it : in the province of Catanzaro. Reachable by car along the Salerno motorway in about 30 minutes from Catanzaro
- Ideal for : relaxation, nightlife
- Type : white sand
- Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b from € 44.00 per room – see the offers
3 – Roseto Capo Spulico, Cosenza
Photo of Beppeveltri. The beach of Roseto Capo Spulico, located in the municipality of the same name, is characterized by an extended coastline along a “wild” landscape, made up of vast pine forests interspersed with citrus and olive groves. Thanks to the stony bottom , the waters are particularly clear , and it is possible to observe the fauna that lives there even from the coast. Several times awarded the blue flag , precisely for the beauty of its waters, the beach of Roseto Capo Spulico boasts an extra element, which earns it “charm points”: the stretch where the waves break against the medieval castle of Roseto, that stands out over the sea with its high lacy towers.
- Where it is : municipality of Roseto Capo Spulico in the province of Cosenza. The area can be reached by taking the Ionic state road 106, then exiting at Roseto about 1 hour from Taranto – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, snorkeling, diving
- Type : pebbles and gravel
- Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b from € 60.00 per room – see the offers
4 – Sellia Marina, Catanzaro
The beach of Sellia Marina is particularly fascinating, given the unspoiled nature that characterizes it : the 14 km of coastline are surrounded by pine forests, where it is possible to find shelter during the hottest hours of the day, and offers a breathtaking view of the Sila Piccola mountains. Bathed by an intense blue sea, and frequented by both families and children, the beach is mainly free, but there are still some bathing establishments where you can rent everything you need to spend the day in the best possible way.
- Where is it : reachable by car along the Statale 106, just over 15 minutes from Catanzaro – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation
- Type : white sand tending to gray
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 40.00 per room – see the offers
5 – Bay of Caminia and Pietrgrande, Staletti
The Bay of Caminia is one of the most renowned seaside resorts in the Catanzaro area, located along the Gulf of Squillace. It is a white sandy beach along which rocks and caves alternate , with crystal clear sea bottoms that allow fantastic snorkeling and diving experiences, and lush vegetation around. Nearby there are several beaches, restaurants and night clubs . Furthermore, a 15-minute walk along the beach is Pietragrande , a huge rock in the middle of the sea , always in a context made of white sand and crystal clear sea, very suggestive that always manages to attract many visitors.
- Where is it : in the province of Catanzaro belonging to the town of Staletti, and can be reached by car via the Salerno – Reggio Calabria, Lamezia Terme exit, then continue on the 106 for Catanzaro Lido – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, diving, snorkeling, aperitif at the beaches
- Type : golden sand
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 59.00 per room – see the offers
6 – Tropea, Vibo Valentia
Tropea is the most popular and sought-after destination in the summer: thanks to the beauty of its sea, its beaches, and the nightlife that distinguishes it. The promenade of Tropea is vast, and contains a series of beaches ranging from the classic lido to the more “wild ” ones. Among these, we cannot fail to mention the beach of Cannone, a small portion of paradise, hidden between the tourist port and the rock of San Lorenzo, and the Rotonda beach, with its breathtaking view that overlooks a cliff overlooking the sea. .
- Where is it : between the Gulfs of Gioia and Sant Eufemia. Reachable by car via the A3 Salerno – Reggio Calabria motorway, take the Pizzo Calabro exit, then follow the directions – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, nightlife, sport
- Type : golden sand
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 49.00 per room – see the offers
7 – Praia a Mare and Isola di Dino, Cosenza
Lying on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and characterized by a long sandy shore, the Praia a Mare beach is bathed by an intense blue sea and with a child-friendly sloping seabed. The northernmost end of the beach is the most fascinating from a landscape point of view , given the view of the castle of Fiuzzi and the island of Dino.
Well equipped and organized, the Praia a Mare beach offers a series of services, including those suitable for the practice of water sports, while the nearby clubs and bars ensure one of the most famous nightlife in the region .
The island of Dino is a very small island belonging to the municipality of Praia a Mare, in the province of Cosenza. With no beaches, the coast of the island is characterized by beautiful cliffs , propped up here and there by a series of wonderful caves, born from the action of water and wind. Among these, one of the most beautiful and certainly the Grotta del Monaco, a place where the features of the rocks seem almost human, and the Grotta delle Cascate where the roar of the water is equal to the sound emitted by a waterfall.
- Where it is found : in the municipality of the same name in Praia a Mare. It can be reached by car via the Salerno-Reggio Calabria exit Lagonegro Nord, about 25 minutes from Maratea. The Island of Dino is in front of Praia a Mare and is so close that you can reach it in a few minutes by swimming – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, nightlife, sport
- Type : gray sand mixed with gravel
- Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b from € 53.00 per room – see the offers
8 – Diamante, Cosenza
Photo of Eugenio Magurno, Diamante, Italy. Located in the center of the Riviera dei Cedri, Diamante is particularly famous for its “sparkling” sea . The peculiarity of the city is the presence of two promenades: the new promenade, which intersects when arriving from the north, with large beaches made of pebbles and pebbles, where it is possible to find both equipped bathing establishments and free beaches; the old promenade, on the other hand, is located in the old part of the town, and is the most famous among tourists for the beauty of its landscapes. Here there are both the most famous outdoor clubs, bars and pizzerias in the area and the very symbol of the city: the large diamond made of stone.
- Where is it : in the province of Cosenza and can be reached via the Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway, Lagonegro north exit, coming from the north, and Falerna if coming from the south – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, nightlife
- Type : white sand, pebbles, gravel
- Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b from € 44.00 per room – see the offers
9 – Capo Vaticano, Ricardi
The beaches of Capo Vaticano are among the most popular destinations among those who make their holidays in Calabria, given the beauty of the landscapes they offer: when there is little fog, from the beach it is possible to see the Aeolian islands and the Stromboli volcano .
Capo Vaticano is right back among the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world , given its magnificent corners of paradise, among which, we cannot fail to mention: the beach of Petri i Mulinu so called because, in the past, the millstones were made with the rocks of this beach and the beach of Riaci.
- Where is it : close to the town of Ricadi, in the province of Vibo Valentia, and reachable by car from the north via the Salerno-Reggio Calabria, Pizzo Calabro exit while, from the south, S.Onofrio – Vibo Valentia exit – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, sport
- Type : white sand
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 47.00 per room – see the offers
10 – Beach of San Nicola Arcella, San Nicola Arcella
San Nicola Arcella is a village with its seaside resort, located in the province of Cosenza on the stretch of coast called Riviera dei Cedri. Its beach is absolutely natural, sandy and white in color, surrounded by cliffs overlooking the sea and bathed by crystal clear waters. It has become famous and touristy for the Arcomagno cave , which also obtained the blue flag. It is a small bay enclosed in a large natural rock structure in the shape of an arch from which a beam of light passes which creates fantastic reflections on the water.
- Where it is : near the town of San Nicola Arcella, between Praia a Mare and Scalea, in the north of Calabria. It can be reached via the Salerno-Reggio Calabria by taking the Mormanno exit – Get directions
- Ideal for : relaxation, snorkeling
- Type : cliffs and sand
- Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 65.00 per room – look at the offers
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land loved by the sun and kissed by two seas that shape its 800 km of coastline, Calabria is in itself a small paradise with a great artistic heritage and cultural enriched by the food and wine traditions, by the artisan traditions, by the characteristic folkloristic manifestations and above all by the beauty of its coasts. Calabria offers days on the beach, excursions between the different parks, woods and mountain plateaus as long as you have your own vehicle: many inland areas are not well connected to the railway line, and in general you cannot rely heavily on public transport.
The reference airports are Lamezia Terme and Reggio Calabria , (average flight costs in high season € 100.00, low season € 50.00), the region can also be reached by train and Flixbus. However, the best choice remains the car especially if the intention is to move between the various places as local public transport is not very functional. Finally, the cost of accommodation varies according to the location, but to save money, b & b and farmhouses are preferable, which have very advantageous prices.
- Where to sleep: Hotels and b & b from € 40.00 per room – see the offers
- Recommended cards, tickets and tours: Stromboli San Vincenzo excursion Spicy tour to Tropea and Capo Vaticano
Photos and Videos of the most beautiful beaches of Calabria
1 – Photo of the Ionian beach of Le Castella (Crotone)
2 – Photo of the Ionian beach of Soverato (Crotone)
3 – Photo of the Ionian beach of Roseto Capo Spulico (Cosenza)
4 – Video of the beach Ionica di Sellia Marina (Catanzaro)
5 – Photo of the Ionian beach of Copanello in Stalett (Catanzaro)
6 – Photo of the Tyrrhenian beach of Tropea (Vibo Valentia)
7 – Photo of the sunset on the Tyrrhenian beach of Praia a Mare (Cosenza)
8 – Photos of the Tyrrhenian beach of Diamante (Cosenza)
9 – Video of the Tyrrhenian beach of Capo Vaticano in Ricadi (Vibo Valentia)
10 – Photo of the Ionian beach of the Island of Dino in Praia a Mare (Cosenza)
2 – Photo of the Ionian Beach of Soverato (Crotone)
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