Snorkeling tour from Capo Vaticano to Tropea - Excursion by rubber dinghy
Snorkeling tour from Capo Vaticano to Tropea - Excursion by rubber dinghy
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 / 18.00During 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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Spiaggia di Santa Maria di Ricadi
Our tour will start and end here.
15 minutesGrotticelle beach
Here we will stop for about 30 minutes with the possibility of snorkeling among fish and other fish species.
30 minutesCapo Vaticano SNC
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 minutesPraia di Fuoco
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 minutesFormicoli Beach
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 minutesSpiaggia di Riaci
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 minutesGrotta dello Scheletro
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 minutesTropea Beach
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 minutesThe Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola
Navigation time 15 minutes.
15 minutesPorto Turistico di Tropea
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! "
Included
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Entry/Admission - Formicoli Beach
- Entry/Admission - Grotta dello Scheletro
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.