Where did we base ourselves in Calabria?
Capo Vaticano
If you are looking for a traditional Italian holiday hotel then look no further than Villagio Albergo da Ciccio sul Mare It really is a true Italian experience. Very little English is spoken here and the hotel, albeit, towards the end of the season was filled with Italians and the occasional Dutch or German.
The hotel was right on the beach so you literally stepped from your room onto the sand. Our room was fantastic and you stepped out onto a little balcony which had views out to sea. The room was cleaned daily and the bathroom was ok. A sun lounger and parasol in front of the hotel was included in the cost of your room. It also has a webcam where you can see the whole stretch of the beach so check it out before you go.
We loved it here. So relaxed, quiet and peaceful, it was the perfect way to spend a week under the Italian sun. There were boat trips, snorkelling, canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming. Loads of activities to keep you smiling. The hotel had a fairly good restaurant and gelateria/bar In the village there are other bars and restaurants to choose from including a really good pizza place and of course the coast is dotted with fantastic little seafood restaurants.