At Capo Vaticano, the turquoise blue sea pushes itself between the ragged granite rocks to form a large number of small bays.

The Italian environmental organization Lega Ambiente has certified that, at the almost snow-white beaches, the water is of best quality.

Ricadi is an Italian municipality in the province of Vibo Valentia. Especially its districts on the coast, e.g. Santa Maria di Ricadi, Santa Domenico di Ricadi and San Nicolò di Ricadi, are growing more and more popular.

Famous Capo Vaticano also belongs to the municipality of Ricadi. 

Due to - and thanks to - the steep cliffs, Capo Vaticano itself has remained unspoilt and some of the most beautiful bays, e.g. Praia di Fuoco, can only be reached on foot or by boat.

Holiday homes with sea view at Capo Vaticano

At the cape, with a view of the Stretto di Messina, Sicily and the Lipari Islands with volcanic Mt. Stromboli, there used to be, in ancient times and in place of today’s lighthouse, an oracle much frequented by sailors; hence the name Capo dei Vaticinii, cape of prophecies.  

The gentle slopes of Monte Poro can also be explored by bike along low-traffic roads. Dive into the rural world there, where time still passes more slowly.