Villas in Capo Vaticano

About Capo Vaticano

Capo Vaticano is a headland in the municipality of Ricadi, reaching about 124 metres and made of white-grey granite. The coast runs from Santa Maria beach to Tonicello beach, with the bays of Praia i Focu and Grotticelle between. A lighthouse built in 1885 stands on the cape, and Stromboli lies opposite across the sea. The seabed is rich in marine life. Our homes are spread along the headland, nearly all with a garden and air conditioning and close to half with a private pool, usually sleeping around five. Tropea has Caribbean-like sand and an annual red onion fair.

Is Capo Vaticano right for you?

Best for

Coves, sea views and pool holidays with a hire car

Not for you if

You want everything on foot, since homes are spread along a headland.

Near Capo Vaticano

• Tropea

  Known for crystalline water and Caribbean-like sand, with views of the Aeolian Islands and an annual red onion fair.

• Grotticelle

  Notable bay on the headland, with seabeds rich in marine life.

• Praia i Focu

  Bay on the same stretch of coast between Santa Maria and Tonicello beaches.

• Pizzo

  Little fishing village perched steeply over the sea, looking out across the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia.

Getting to Capo Vaticano

Lamezia Terme airport is the one to fly into, about 64 km from Capo Vaticano and roughly an hour by car or transfer. Driving yourself is the cheapest option and the practical way to reach coves spread along the cape.

When to go to Capo Vaticano

Summer is the beach season, when the coves are in use. Stromboli lies opposite the cape, and the seabed off the bays is rich in marine life. Tropea holds its red onion fair annually. Outside summer, check what is open before you go and look at the weather before heading to a cove.

Capo Vaticano villa holidays: questions answered

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