Activities and surroundings
During your holiday at the Residence Hotel La Taverna di Capo Vaticano you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and not only: you will have the opportunity to visit wonderful surroundings and to make exciting excursions organized directly in our structure.
In particular we want to invite you to get to know some of the most beautiful places in our area, such as Pizzo Calabro, Capo Vaticano, Tropea and Scilla.
Pizzo Calabro
Pizzo Calabro is one of the wonders to be found along the Coast of the Gods. The town is of medieval origin and includes a long rocky coast, interspersed with small sandy beaches. In Pizzo you can appreciate the famous "Truffle", a typical local dish. The "Tartufo" is a delicious ice-cream with a heart of melted chocolate, perfect to savour while walking around the ancient streets of the town. Worth mentioning are the baroque style monuments such as the Chiesa Matrice di San Giorgio and the Castello Gioacchino Murat.
Capo Vaticano
Capo Vaticano is one of the most beautiful places on the Coast of the Gods. It is located a few kilometers from Tropea and offers breathtaking views and views. The town offers visitors beauties difficult to forget: white sands, mysterious caves, colors that leave you enchanted. The beaches of Capo Vaticano are considered by many to be among the most beautiful in Italy and the world, and it is no coincidence. Let yourself be conquered by the belvedere of the town, 124 meters above sea level.
Tropea
Tropea is a true jewel of the Coast of the Gods. As soon as you see the town, perched on a promontory overlooking the sea, you will be breathless. The town, in addition to the paradisiacal beaches, also offers a splendid historical centre, not to be missed. There are in fact places of value such as the Cathedral of Maria Santissima di Romania. Also worth mentioning are the many typical shops and clubs, ideal to enjoy an aperitif at sunset. And if you are in these parts in summer you can't miss the famous festival of the Red Onion of Tropea.
Scilla
Scilla is another town, among the beauties of Calabria, absolutely not to be missed. The town has been inscribed among the most beautiful hamlets in Italy and not by chance: Scilla rises on the sea and the waters lap houses and streets, so much so that it has also been called Little Venice.
In Scilla you can visit, among the various attractions, the Ruffo Castle from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Aeolian Islands. In particular, at sunset, Scilla gives an almost magical profile, not to be missed.