San Nicola Arcella, Calabria
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The town is home to some great beaches and beach clubs and Arcomagno which is beach quite literally inside an enormous grotto where sun shines through the top of the arch. Literally translated, it means the 'Arch who Eats' and it is an impressive site to behold as is the entire coast in this vicinity, however the town itself is quite stunning and offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, pizzerias and even dance clubs like Clubbino and others which have great entertainment in so far as dining options and as well as dancing are concerned.
This is a beautiful place and one that particularly comes alive in the evenings with shops and restaurants opening up their doors and the tables and chairs lining the central piazzas.
Located directly on the coast, facing Praia a Mare and great access to beach towns, this is a really wonderful stop to make when enjoying a vacation in Calabria.
Because of language issues in this area and because of the many sites of interest nearby, we do recommend visiting with a local guide who can often take you to the hidden gems and best restaurants in these areas.
For more information about what we do in Calabria, get in touch with us at: team@italyvacationspecialists.com
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San Nicola Arcella Through Our Eyes
Photographed during our own travels and research, these images follow the journey through San Nicola Arcella, from the first view of the landscape to the small details that give the place its character.
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Multi-Day Holidays Tours
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Calabria with Local Hosts: Food, Coast & Village Life
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Hidden Villages of Calabria & Basilicata with Local Guides
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San Nicola Arcella in the press
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Explore Towns and Cities in Calabria
Every town here has its own personality. We know them by name.
Aieta
Altomonte
Amantea
Cedri Riviera Calabria
Cosenza
Diamante
Dino Island
Gerace
Grisolia
Lamezia Terme
Lavender Fields of the Parco Pollino National Park at Morano Calabro
Maiera
Morano Calabro
Orsomarso
Papasidero
Parco Pollino
Pentidattelo
Praia a Mare
San Nicola Arcella
Scalea
Scilla & Chianalea
Stilo
Tortora
Tropea
Vibo Valentia
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Getting here
The Road to San Nicola Arcella
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