Spiaggia Calispera

Located in the city of Vibo Valentia in the Calabria region of southern Italy, Spiaggia Calispera is a 400-meter-long beige sand beach with many rocky portions.  The beach is adjacent to the famous Spiaggia di Grotticelle and is positioned below rugged cliffs with lush Mediterranean vegetation.  The beach has a beautiful backdrop of many oceanfront buildings, including beach bars, restaurants, and a few hotels, offering incredible views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.  Spiaggia Calispera is promoted as an ecotourism destination, and we encourage sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life.  The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag certification for its natural beauty, cleanliness, and water quality standards.

Spiaggia Calispera Capo Vaticano has many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shaded areas, a sunbed and parasol rental facility, a beach equipment rental facility, beachfront bars, restaurants, and hotels.

Spiaggia Calispera is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, beach volleyball, and photography.  It is a naturally sheltered bay, but the water is known to have rocky bottoms and the seabed is immediately deep, so it is not recommended for inexperienced swimmers.  The beach offers amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world and spot an array of marine life, including sea turtles, rays, dolphins, and reef sharks.   Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  The beach hosts many events and festivals throughout the year that attract a large influx of visitors, especially during the summer months.   Visitors can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, making it a year-round destination. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Spiaggia Calispera does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Spiaggia Calispera is easy - the beach has a paid parking lot near Località Grotticelle, 89866 Capo Vaticano Vibo Valentia, Italy, which provides easy access to the beach.  It is worth noting that there are a series of staircases leading down to the beach.  You may refer to the Spiaggia Calispera map for locational details.

Calispera Capo Vaticano is a popular spot for watching sunsets and allowing visitors to relax and unwind over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

There are many attractions near Spiaggia Calispera.  Capo Vaticano is renowned for its white granite cliffs, beaches, and breathtaking panoramic views over the Tyrrhenian Sea.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including snorkeling, diving, boating, and hiking, making it an excellent destination for travelers seeking a peaceful yet enriching experience.  The Capo Vaticano Lighthouse is an eight-meter-high classic cylindrical tower perched on the rocky cliffs of Capo Vaticano, offering commanding views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.  The lighthouse was built in 1885 and has since served as a critical navigational aid for ships sailing along the coast of Calabria.

Ricadi is a charming coastal town along the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Calabria region, known for its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, traditional houses, historical landmarks, and cultural sites that offer a glimpse into the culture and history of the region.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including snorkeling, boating, hiking, diving, and relishing delectable Calabrian cuisine.  The Garden of the Gods - known as Belvedere dei Cannoni or Praia di Fuoco, is a botanical garden spread over 1000 square meters overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.  It is home to trees, shrubs, bushes, flowering plants, fruiting plants, and aromatic plants endemic to the Mediterranean.  Visitors can enjoy guided tours that offer interesting insights into the native biodiversity.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, The Museo del Mare (MuRi) is a small museum showcasing the maritime history and heritage of the region.  It features a variety of historical artifacts related to seafaring, fishing, and maritime trade, including tools, navigational instruments, and everyday items used by fishermen and sailors.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Spiaggia Calispera.  Ristorante Bar Eden is positioned right on the beach and serves incredible traditional Italian dishes.  Trattoria Da Mimma By Lu e Gi serves pizzas, pasta, steaks, pork, meat, and seafood.  Ristorante Pizzeria La Taverna serves pizza, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Ristorante La Scogliera snc serves amazing pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant nearby, Antichi Sapori del Mare Pescheria serves delicious seafood food.

If you are looking for a hotel near Spiaggia Calispera, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Blue Bay Resort Hotel is two minutes away by car and offers an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a kid’s club, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the waterfront 4-Star Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa, a hot tub, a fitness center, a tennis court, and several restaurants.  Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star Hotel Santa Chiara, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sundeck, a kid’s pool, a spa, a fitness center, a pool bar, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Hotel Residence Il Gattopardo, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, hot tubs, a kid’s play area, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the 3-Star Hotel Residence Sciaron offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a garden, a bar, and a restaurant.