Rightly talked about as a wonderful destination in Calabria, Capo Vaticano is also a little misunderstood.
Jutting out from just above the toe of Italy’s boot toward Sicily across the narrow Straits of Messina, its scenery is dramatic, rugged, and amongst the best you’ll find on this divine stretch of coast known as the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods).
But, a surefire way to tell if an article is written by someone (or ChatGPT) who’s never actually been there, is if they refer to Capo Vaticano as a single beach – and this seems to happen a lot.
Comprising seven kilometres of that quintessentially Calabrian coastline – all dramatic green hills, off-white granite cliffs, slivers of secret white sand beaches, mystical caves, and the most irresistible blues of the Tyrrhenian Sea – it’s home to a half dozen relatively hidden-away beaches, countryside guesthouses, a few luxury resorts, and wild steep zig-zag trails from the 124-metre clifftops to the heavenly waters.
Without a single town or central point of interest, and with the nearest train station 2 kms way, it can be a little challenging to navigate independently and spontaneously, but it’s a very popular day trip from nearby Tropea as well as a standalone holiday destination amongst Italians and an increasing number of Europeans.
On our Calabria summer road trip, we explored it by boat, rental car, drone, and on foot, so that we could fully appreciate its beauty and range of breathtaking views, as well as help you on your own day trip or longer stay in a fabulous part of Italy’s coastline.
In this post, we’ve shared all the information and importation you need to plan ahead. From how to get to Capo Vaticano from elsewhere in Calabria, a breakdown of its best beaches and viewpoints, essential travel tips, and a personally curated list of the best accommodation options by the beaches and in the countryside so you can choose the perfect place for your travel style and budget.
This is our guide to visiting Capo Vaticano in Calabria.
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