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1. Port of Tropea

The Port of Tropea is the main spot for boats pulling into and out of town. Park your boat here while in the region and discover a range of facilities, including water and electricity supply stations, toilets, a bar and other amenities.
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Port of Tropea

2. Grotticelle Beach

Grotticelle Beach is a secluded bay at the foot of large rock formations on the Capo Vaticano of Ricadi. It offers stunning views of white sand, blue-green water and verdant cliffs. Find your own section of sand and rent a deck chair and a colorful umbrella for the afternoon.
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Grotticelle Beach

3. Riaci Beach

With gleaming blue-green water and an attractive backdrop of cliffs and grottoes, Riaci Beach is one of the loveliest waterfront stretches in the region. Come here to swim, snorkel or boat around the clear and warm waters.
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Riaci Beach

4. Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery

The medieval Santa Maria dell’Isola Monastery has a dramatic setting on a rocky island connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Climb up the steps to reach the clifftop church where you’ll find fantastic photo opportunities as well as a small museum.
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Santa Maria dell\'Isola Monastery

5. Michelino Beach

Michelino Beach is a narrow and secluded sandy coastline adorned with large boulders and backed by the verdant cliffs of Parghelia. It has crystal-clear water of varying hues of blue that calmly lap the fine, white sand of the beach. Enjoy the utter serenity of this sheltered sandy haven between the cliffs.
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Michelino Beach

What to do in Santa Maria

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Torre Marrana

Torre Marrana

Inspect the vestiges of this important medieval watch tower and attend a musical or dramatic show at the adjacent theater.

Torre Marrana

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Ricadi when you take a trip to Capo Vaticano Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Capo Vaticano Lighthouse

Spiaggia Santa Maria

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia Santa Maria during your trip to Santa Maria?

Spiaggia Santa Maria

Museum of the Sea

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of the Sea in Ricadi. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Museum of the Sea