Praia i Focu
A secluded cove beneath the cliffs of the Capo Vaticano lighthouse, reached by a steep path, with emerald and crystal-clear water.
Praia i Focu (“Beach of Fire” in Calabrian dialect) is a small cove at the foot of the cliffs near the lighthouse at Capo Vaticano. It gets its name from the fiery red color of the rocks in the sunlight. The cove is enclosed by cliffs, with a mix of sand and pebbles, and its water is emerald green and very clear. Because the descending path is steep and there are no facilities, it is less crowded than Grotticelle. Wear sneakers and bring water and sun protection. The climb back takes about 15 to 20 minutes. You can also arrive by boat. The viewpoint above offers a free view of the whole cove.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Capo Vaticano
- Grotticelle Beach
- Riaci Beach
- Tropea Old Town
- Santa Maria dell'Isola
- Tropea Cathedral
- Tropea Belvedere (Affaccio)
- Tropea Beach (Spiaggia della Rotonda)