We just got back from a wonderful holiday in the south of Italy; Calabria!We enjoyed the sun (it has been so hot the past 2 weeks), the stunning beaches, a lot of good food and the nice company of Luca’s family. All the necessary ingredients for a real good, relaxing holiday! These coming 2 weeks I’ll take you with me to Calabria and show you unknown, small towns, specialities and of course the amazing beaches in and around Praia A Mare (Luca’s town of birth).
My absolute number 1 is the beach of ARCO MAGNO located in San Nicola on the south of Praia A Mare. I will let the photo’s speak for themselves…
In this cave they made a bar to relax, take a drink or a refreshing gelato…
You have the possibility to rent sun lounges and a beach umbrella at the private beach or you can go to the public beach (just at the side) and bring your own. All the beaches I present to you have both options. We always went to the public part and brought our own beach umbrella’s. You will save a lot of money by doing so!
To get to this beach you can park your car at the payed parking on the south of Fiuzzi the beach of Praia A Mare. From there you take the stairs and walk a bit (5 minutes to the private beach and 10 minutes to the public one). The stairs are open frm 8am till 7.30pm. Parking will cost you €4 a day or €3 for half a day.
The only negative issue I can say about this beach is that around 10.30am a lot of people arrive at the beach via boats just to see this amazing piece of nature for a short moment. Indeed, after an hour they’re all gone and the quietness will return immediately. Exactly how we liked it…gorgeous beaches and few people!!
Find out where Praia A Mare / l’Arco Magno is located:
See my post Beautiful Beaches. It’s just south of the circle where you can see the island Dino.
Hi ,
I have nominated you for the Sisterhood Award.
http://seasonspoetry.com/2012/08/28/the-sisterhood-award/
Ciao,
Francina
P.S. Calabria is so beautiful! I really enjoy your posts from Italy!
Ciao, Francina
Grazie mille Francina! Always makes me happy to receive an award nomination
I’ll happily accept but will post later on! Wishing you a lovely day 
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Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for taking such lovely photos and sharing them with us!
Thanks Cathie!! So nice to know that you liked it
Nice weekend!! Letizia
How amazing! It’s beautiful!
Thanks
Great information and beautiful pictures! It makes you want to go there right now
Thanks Meg….I appreciate your nice comment a lot!! And oh I wish I was still there as well
I love all of them I can’t choose only one.
LOL…thanks a lot!!
dreamy
Leti I was just thinking of you yesterday. I was wondering why I haven’t seen any of your posts come thru… Now i know why. WOW!! Such beauty. Nice to see your post today. =)
Hi Christi, I didn’t have internet where I stayed so couldn’t blog sooner…on the other hand I got to relax completely
But I’m really happy to hear that my posts got missed…that’s an awsoime compliment 
So thanks a lot!!!!
I am a lido guy to the core! I love the service and the wonderful food usually attached. The cave bar makes this one of the most awesome beaches in Italy. I have spent way too little time in Calabria and I must get back there and especially for this
Great post!
Hi there…thanks. I know the lido’s have their comfort
Unfortunately they cost as well and so we decided to save some money 
But the great thing is that at least you have the choice…so everybody will be satisfied!! Thanks for you nice comment 
I agree with you. If I lived in Italy and had a car with my own stuff I would not pay for the lido.
Love this, and I love Italy. I’m looking forward to numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5! Beautiful!
Just stay tuned and they will come by in the coming 2 weeks
. And thanks for commenting 
Stunning!
Thanks!!
Just gorgeous beaches and water, wish I was there now. The cave bar is a fantastic idea, and I’m sure very refreshing.
Oh yes it was….probably have to wait another year to be back there…in the meantime I’ll enjoy the memory
Wow, that beach is gorgeous! What a beautiful spot for a vacation. Thanks for sharing.
I just discovered your blog and can’t wait to enjoy Italy through your posts.
Hi, thank you for stopping by and enjoying my blog!! Hope you’ll continue enjoying it
Breathtaking photos!! This is definitely my kinda post!
Wow! Gorgeous blue water and rocky coast. Love it!
Thanks Cathy…I think it’s really breathtaking
Sensational photos, sensational place! And that cave bar is absolutely inspired!
Thanks Robin, glad you enjoyed it!! How I wish to be there right now…instead of in the office…
I’ll bet!
Love the cave bar!
Hi Jennifer, I did too….nice surprise coming to this beach….