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Needless to explain why a boat trip around the Costa degli Dei (from Capo Vaticano to Tropea) is a viaticum necessary to fully understand the nature of this splendid coast. But a couple of things let us say: you will experience a day by the sea in the company of very nice local captains and you will see extraordinary coves: the caves and beaches of Capo Vaticano, which otherwise you would only hear about because they are unreachable by land.
The excursion takes place every day starting from the Bay of Santa Maria (Capo Vaticano) according to the following schedule:
Morning: 09.00 / 12: 00 Afternoon: 15.00 / 18.00
During the journey we will make three stops in the most beautiful places with the possibility of snorkeling, on the way back from Tropea the last stop will be made near the tip of Capo Vaticano, with transparent waters embellished with seabed variegated by flora and fauna.
The tour will start and end at the same point.
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Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
Via Fortino, 89866 Santa Maria VV, Italië
Spiaggia Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Italy The splendid Bay of Santa Maria is home to the only fishing village in the Capo Vaticano area. The popular tradition divides it into three zones: Scoglio Fortino, Santa Maria and Petrario. In the center of the bay, a small church was built in a square surrounded by a few small fishermen-inhabited houses.
Our tour will start and end here.
15 minutes
Grotticelle beach, Capo Vaticano, Italy The wide and jagged Grotticelle Bay, divided into a series of inlets and small bays, culminates with the Scoglio del
Palombaro, the extreme point of Capo Vaticano.
Here we will stop for about 30 minutes with the possibility of snorkeling among fish and other fish species. 30 minutes
Capo Vaticano, Capo Vaticano, Italy apo Vaticano is one of the best places where a lighthouse indicates the safe way for sailors since ancient times. Flanked by the Grotticelle bay, its splendid beaches are universally classified among the most beautiful in the world. A Belvedere has been created at the top which we advise our guests to visit to enjoy a wonderful landscape to say the least. 30 minutes
Praia di Fuoco, Capo Vaticano, Italy Praia i Focu, located at the foot of the Cape, under the Lighthouse, is one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world and among the 10 most beautiful in Italy. From the public reachable only by sea, while a private staircase connects it to the lighthouse and to the Berto house, the writer who, having arrived in the 1960s, attracted by this splendid place chose it as his home.
15 minutes
Formicoli Beach, Santa Domenica, Italy Formicoli, name that derives from Forum Hercules, an ancient commercial port founded by Hercules as reported by some Latin historians. Today by snorkeling we can admire many fish species. 30 minutes
Spiaggia di Riaci, Santa Domenica, Italy The enchanting Riaci Bay with its blue waters and transparent waters, takes the name of the stream that flows there, Riace that derives from the Greek and means impetuous torrent. A stratified rocky wall rises over the sea. The long white sand beach is divided by a small promontory that goes into the sea: the Scoglio di Riaci with caves and inlets to be crossed by swimming. 15 minutes
Grotta dello Scheletro, Ricadi, Italy The Grotta dello skeleton, also called the Blue Grotto because the reflection of the sun on the white sand creates a play of colors which, projected inside the cave, take on skeletal forms. The beach is called Pietre di Mulino because, as you will see, the millstones of the mills were still extracted from the many round hollows in the rock.
In this place we will make another stop with a bath and by snorkeling among fish, sea urchins and starfish there will be the opportunity to swim inside the cave. 30 minutes
Tropea Beach, Tropea, Italy TROPEA - RUPE
Our excursion closes at the foot of this 50 meter high cliff overlooking the sea, on which Tropea is a town of 6200 inhabitants. A real balcony overlooking the sea, an elegant center. Today Tropea welcomes thousands of tourists, coming from all over the world, attracted by the natural beauties, landscape, art and its food and wine products. 15 minutes
Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola di Tropea, Tropea, Italy TROPEA - ISLAND
Opposite the cliff of Tropea, stands a large rock of sandstone rock, once completely surrounded by the sea, on which stands the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola.
Of great interest is the large cave that crosses the rock, known as the Cave of Lovers.
On the homonymous rock rises the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola.
It is likely that the rock of the island was inhabited, around the 7th-8th century, by hermits. These, isolating themselves from the civilized world, dedicated themselves to a contemplative and ascetic life. The staircase to follow to reach it was built around 1810.
Having become one of the symbolic places of Calabria in the world, this church is of medieval origin.
Here our tour will end. We will return to Capo Vaticano to make the last stop with a bath.
Navigation time 15 minutes. 15 minutes
Porto Turistico di Tropea, Tropea, Italy The Port of Tropea, born as a natural shelter for boats, today is a modern latest generation Marina Resort that offers all the services necessary to satisfy the most demanding boaters. Let's go and discover one of the most beautiful marinas in the Tyrrhenian Sea! "
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
DocHL
06 Dec 2022
We enjoyed our stay in Calabria. The cherry on the cake was the tour to Tropea and around Capo Vaticano, where the guy from Mondo Blu gave us plenty of time for swimming and snorkeling.
Simona P
24 Sep 2022
Abbiamo fatto il giro in gommone da capo Vaticano a Tropea veramente bello con il nostro skipper Simone che è stato competente e molto gentile.
Lo consigliamo vivamente questa escursione con Mondo Blu.
giuliao515
15 Sep 2022
Siamo stati in escursione presso la costa degli Dei.
Non posso esprimere a parole la bellezza di questi posti.
Simone il nostro skipper è una persona meravigliosa, è sceso in mare con noi e ci ha accompagnato a scoprire grotte nascoste a qualche decina di metri dal gommone,ci ha anche fornito delle maschere per poter ammirare i fondali e vi assicuro che ne rimarrete estasiati ma soprattutto ha risposto a qualsiasi nostra domanda o curiosità.
Professionalità e gentilezza sono indubbiamente le caratteristiche predominanti di questa agenzia!
L'aperitivo con prosecco e taralli acqua e succo, una cosa semplice ma non scontata che ci ha regalato una pausa di dieci minuti incantevole, sembrava di stare con gli amici di una vita a parlare del più e del meno.
La bellezza delle cale e dei panorami visti dal mare toglie il fiato peccato non avere il tempo materiale per rifarla.
Sicuramente ci ritorneremo.
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