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Capo Vaticano is a spectacular white granite rock that drops dramatically 124 meters down to the azure sea below. The town perched on the rock is ancient and surrounded by many curious legends that date back to Roman times. At the bottom of the rock is a series of small bays with lovely white sandy beaches lined with charming restaurants and cafes.

The most popular, and indeed the most beautiful of these, is Grotticelle Beach, which has fantastic snorkeling in the crystal clear waters that are full of marine life. The whole area is very popular with tourists and it can get crowded, but the views are so spectacular that sharing the beach with other admirers is no great hardship.

Grotticelle Beach, Capo Vaticano, Calabria
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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