Staff unhelpful. Wouldn’t let us move away from a screaming child despite there being dozens of spare umbrellas and recliners.

Paradise on earth. The food is a little bit on the high side but the infrastructure is realy good. Chargers for phones and tablets available at the bar. Great view, nice showers,… TOP!

We just had a amazing day at Buddha Beach! Truly one of the most chic beach clubs I’ve ever been to! Stunning beach with straw sun umbrellas .. beautiful decor … delicious food… friendly service …chill music/vibes . Just perfect!!! We rented a curtained sun bed for two on the first row … a little more expensive but 100% worth it. Thanks for the special day - highly recommend!

Great vibes! Good food, good drinks and beautiful spots

Best beach. But no half day rates. Woman taking money when we enquired was very rude

Great services

Expensive

Such a shame it is abandoned, you used to get a boat over to a bar, swimming pool and tiny igloos many yrs ago. You can swim to it easily. Diving clubs use the island and boats go into grotto, looks beautiful from a distance only inhabitants now are the seagull's and lots of trees.

Super

Top!

Beautiful place 😍 💕 ❤️

Incredible place

(Translated by Google) Surrounded and seen on a boat tour from San Nicola Arcella. The experience was truly spectacular! Even though we weren't able to go inside the Blue Grotto (because it's protected), it was a truly beautiful experience. (Original) Circondata e vista attraverso un tour in barca da San Nicola Arcella. L'esperienza è stata veramente spettacolare! Anche se non siamo riusciti ad andare dentro la Grotta Azzurra (perchè protetta), è stata una esperienza molto bella.

(Translated by Google) Nice tour around the island, visited the caves, but I certainly wouldn't do it again. Nothing special, just an opportunity to take a boat trip. Suitable for everyone. On the same trip, it was possible to see the Arco Magno without paying admission. (Original) Bel tour intorno all'isola, visitato le grotte ma di certo non lo rifarei, niente di speciale, è stata l'occasione per fare un'uscita in barca. Adatto a tutti. Con la stessa gita, è stato possibile vedere l'arco magno senza pagare l'ingresso.

(Translated by Google) We spent a few days here with a group of friends, we felt welcomed from the first moment by the splendid Samantha, she truly treated us like family! We ate divinely!! All its products are 0 km of excellent quality and are prepared with love! The beach is very clean and quiet, it feels really good! We will definitely return because we left a piece of our heart there! THANK YOU!!! (Original) Abbiamo passato qui qualche giorno con una compagnia di amici, ci siamo sentiti accolti fino dal primo momento dalla splendida Samanta, ci ha trattati davvero come di famiglia! Abbiamo mangiato divinamente!! Tutti i suoi prodotti sono a km 0 di qualità eccellente e vengono preparati con amore! Il lido è pulitissimo e tranquillo, si sta veramente bene! Ci torneremo sicuramente perché ci abbiamo lasciato un pezzo di cuore! GRAZIE!!!

(Translated by Google) A fantastic view. To the right, Dino Island with its beautiful caves, to the left, Arcomagno Beach, and in front of you, the crystal-clear sea. All this in a quiet, clean beach resort with extremely kind and helpful staff. We had the opportunity to spend a relaxing day under the umbrellas and returned because we had such a wonderful time. Highly recommended. (Original) Un panorama fantastico. A destra l'isola di Dino con le sue grotte bellissime, a sinistra la spiaggia dell'arcomagno e davanti a te un mare pulitissimo. Il tutto in un lido tranquillo, pulito, con personale gentilissimo e disponibile. Abbiamo avuto modo di passare una giornata rilassante sotto gli ombrelloni e ci siamo ritornati perché siamo stati davvero benissimo. Consigliatissimo.

(Translated by Google) We rented a pedal boat and then stayed for lunch at this beautiful beach. The owners were very kind, the pinsa was made with quality ingredients, and the best view of Dino Island. Highly recommended! (Original) Abbiamo affittato il pedalò e poi siamo rimasti a pranzo in questo splendido lido. Proprietari gentilissimi, pinsa con ingredienti di qualità e la migliore vista sull'isola di Dino. Consigliato!!!

(Translated by Google) In the end, you always return to a place where you've had a good time. It might seem like a cliché, but it isn't, and this place proves it. Samantha's is a great place to stay; the beach is clean, welcoming, and has all the amenities you need, including showers, spotless bathrooms, changing rooms, and parking. The bar is always well-stocked, and at lunchtime, you can enjoy Goffredo's specialties. The atmosphere is very friendly, even among the customers who have been coming here for years. (Original) Alla fine si ritorna sempre dove si è stati bene. Sembrerebbe una frase fatta ma non lo è, e questo posto ne è proprio la conferma. Da Samantha si sta benissimo, il lido è pulito, accogliente e con tutti i comfort quali doccette, bagni pulitissimi, spogliatoi e parcheggio. Il bar è sempre ben fornito e a pranzo c'è la possibilità di deliziarsi con le specialità di Goffredo.. Ambiente molto familiare anche rispetto ai clienti che sono da diversi anni sempre lì.

(Translated by Google) We arrived on August 20, 2025, around 9:00 a.m. to visit friends. We spent the whole day at the beach. The beach is beautiful, the staff is very helpful, and the food is excellent. We'll definitely be back. (Original) Siamo arrivati il 20 agosto 2025 la mattina verso le 9.00 per raggiungere amici. Abbiamo passato l'intera giornata al mare. Spiaggia bellissima, staff molto disponibile e si mangia molto bene. Assolutamente da tornare.

(Translated by Google) Quiet beach with very friendly staff, good food (friselle were delicious), excellent value, crystal-clear water, convenient parking. I highly recommend it because we had a great time. (Original) Lido tranquillo con personale molto gentile, cibo buono( friselle una bontà) ottimo qualità prezzo, acqua cristallina, parcheggiò comodo. Lo consiglio vivamente perché ci siamo trovati bene.

(Translated by Google) Everything was very nice, including the people. Authentic and fresh food... You feel at home thanks to Samanta and her staff. Highly recommended 🥰 (Original) Tutto molto molto carino ,comprese le persone . Cibo genuino e fresco … Ti senti a casa grazie a Samanta e il suo staff. Consigliatissimo 🥰

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(Translated by Google) Recently built, a place of worship and adoration for the inhabitants of the forest. (Original) Di recente costruzione, luogo di culto e di adorazione degli abitanti della foresta.

(Translated by Google) There is no website or telephone number to ask for the times of the holy masses? Thank you (Original) Non esiste un sito o un numero telefonico per chiedere gli orari delle sante messe? Grazie

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful church, seen in 2019 on the occasion of the feast of the Madonna Della Grotta di Praia. (Original) Chiesa molto bella, vista nel 2019 in occasione della festa della Madonna Della Grotta di Praia.

(Translated by Google) Very welcoming parish with a very knowledgeable parish priest. (Original) Parrocchia molto accogliente e con un parroco molto preparato.

(Translated by Google) And my home, how to define it, is special (Original) E la mia casa come definirla e speciale

(Translated by Google) Optimal (Original) Ottimo

(Translated by Google) Beautiful sanctuary created in 3 connected caves. Suggestive and fresh staircase in the greenery and panorama of the city. Inside there is an altar, Madonna and well (Original) Bel santuario ricavato in 3 grotte collegate. Suggestivo e fresco scalinata nel verde e panorama della città. All'interno altare, madonnina e pozzo

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing is what they rebuilt inside a large cave… A bit tiring and not recommended during the hottest hours of the day (Original) Da vedere per cosa hanno ricostruito dentro una grande grotta…. Un po’ faticoso e da sconsigliare nelle ore più calde della giornata

(Translated by Google) Almost a small excursion to get there due to the many steps to climb, the cave is majestic and very interesting, it was inhabited, most likely, since the Upper Paleolithic as seen by the studies conducted in 1960 by the Italian Institute of Paleontology of the University of Rome. Unfortunately, part of the cave is fenced off due to research excavations that began but were never completed. The vault of the cave is hidden by fine mesh nets. "Unfortunately, the statue (about 80 cm high including the base) which is today inside the Chapel of the Sanctuary is not the original one which was stolen on the night of 4 March 1979. The current one was created in 1983 by the 'Tschager company ' of Bolzano, specialized in sacred sculptures". (F.Colino-R.Droghini. The Sanctuary of the Madonna della Grotta in Praia a Mare. Ed. Salvati 2007). (Original) Quasi una piccola escursione per arrivarci a causa dei molti scalini da salire, la grotta è maestosa e molto interessante, fu abitata, con molta probabilità, fin dal paleolitico superiore  come constatato dagli studi condotti nel 1960 dall' Istituto Italiano di Paleontologia dell'Università di Roma. Purtroppo una parte della grotta è recintata per gli scavi di ricerca iniziati e mai portati a termine. La volta della grotta è occultata da reti a maglia fine. "Purtroppo la statua (alta circa 80 cm. compreso il basamento) che si trova oggi all'interno della Cappella del Santuario non è quella originaria che venne trafugata nella notte del 4 marzo 1979. Quella attuale è stata realizzata nel 1983 dalla ditta 'Tschager' di Bolzano, specializzata nelle sculture sacre". (F.Colino-R.Droghini. Il Santuario della Madonna della Grotta in Praia a Mare. Ed. Salvati 2007).

(Translated by Google) What a beautiful experience, a Church in the Grotto... even the Madonna della Neve is present there... how wonderful! 😇 (Original) Che bella esperienza, una Chiesa nella Grotta... è presente in ciò anche la Madonna della Neve... che meraviglia! 😇

(Translated by Google) Truly particular sanctuary at the gates of Calabria, easily reachable in 5 minutes on foot from the Praja a Mare-Ajeta-Tortora train station. A dive into history, devotion and nature! The panorama enjoyed from the sanctuary is breathtaking, ranging from Dino island to the Lucanian coast. The visit to the sacred cave is truly exceptional, there is a silence that invites you to converse with God and venerate the Great Mother of Christ. I recommend it to everyone! (Original) Santuario veramente particolare alle porte della Calabria, raggiungibile facilmente in 5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione ferroviaria di praja a mare-ajeta-tortora. Un tuffo nella storia, devozione e natura! Il panorama che si gode da santuario è mozzafiato, si spazia dall'isola Dino fino alla costa lucana. La visita alla sacra grotta è veramente eccezionale, vige un silenzio che ti inviata a colloquiare con Dio e alla venerazio della Gran Madre di Cristo. Lo consiglio a tutti!

(Translated by Google) For those who find themselves spending a few days in Praia a Mare, they must visit this church, a must-see stop to admire the magnificence of this place, a sanctuary built into the mountain. To reach it you have to go up an uphill road made up of narrow and wide steps that alternate but it's worth climbing up to be amazed. Going up you can also admire the city from above. (Original) Per chi si trova a trascorrere qualche giorno a praia a mare deve visitare questa chiesa, una tappa da fare per ammirare la magnificenza di questo luogo un santuario costruito nella montagna. Per raggiungerlo bisogna percorrere una strada in salita fatta di scalini stretti e larghi che si alternano ma vale la pena salire fino sopra per rimanere estasiati. Salendo si può anche ammirare la città dall'alto.

(Translated by Google) A mystical experience not to be missed. A place of meditation and prayer. Lots of steps. Strollers are not allowed up there. The church is nestled in a cave, offering a view of the magnificent island of Dino and part of the Lucanian coast. It is located at the foot of the Praia station. Some areas are unsafe and inaccessible. I recommend a visit. The silence is a welcome relief. (Original) Esperienza mistica da fare assolutamente. Un luogo di raccoglimento, di preghiera. Tante scale. Per chi ha bambini impossibile salire con passeggini. La chiesa è incastonata in una grotta la quale è possibile guardare dall'alto la magnifica isola di Dino e parte della costa lucana. Si trova ai piedi della stazione di Praia. Alcune zone inagibili perché pericolose. Consiglio di visitarla. Il silenzio fà la sua parte

(Translated by Google) Well stocked and owner ok (Original) Fornitissimo e proprietaria ok

(Translated by Google) Normal tobacco shop not overly stocked (Original) Normale tabaccheria non eccessivamente fornita

(Translated by Google) Wide choice (Original) Vasta scelta

(Translated by Google) Professionalism and courtesy. (Original) Professionalità e cortesia .

Very nice Pizzas, of the best I have had. People are very kind too.

Amazing pizza! My wife picked this one out and I had tried an spicy salami for one and the other pizza had smoke cheese!! Loved each bite I had from both! This is the type of pizza you have to experience in Italy.

They didn't allow us to come in, because we had a Dog with Us. They also didn't allow us to sit down and eat outside and said "it's not Clean". We Are on a Journey around Italy, since 4 weeks. This was the worst experience, We made in the whole time.

I went here many times before today, i usually take more than a pizza per people. This evening i'm here and i couldn't take a pizza for appetizer because the waiter said that he prepares only 1 the pizza for a booked seat and no more. It seems quite strage, because if the pizzaiolo makes a wrong pizza he could not make another one to fix the error.

Best pizzeria in Pria a Mare! I loved the speciality from chef, pizza with pumpkin!

We stopped for 2 pizzas to go. Placed looked cozy and the staff were super friendly. The PIZZA WAS PHENOMENAL BEAURAND TASTY

One of the best pizza that I’ve ever eaten in Italy.

Great place to eat. Nice atmosphere. Pizzas were delicious with some interesting flavour combinations alongside the more traditional toppings. Definitely recommend.

I love this place! The personal is kind and smiley, everything is very tasty in La Piedigrotta! I recommend to order fish sets - they are amazing. Cooked quite simply. Thanks to that I could enjoy the real taste of fresh fish, shrimps, calamari es and other sea food!))) Pizza is very tasty as well. We will back here more and more!))❤️

Nice place with really good seafood—the flavors are fresh and enjoyable. It’s definitely a popular spot, so booking ahead is mandatory, especially on weekends. A great choice if you love good seafood in a pleasant setting!

Great food and service

What a wonderful find in Praia a Mare ... Exceptional staff thank you Anastasia , Giada , manager, chefs and the kitchen staff for making my day a wonderful experience. This restaurant is so clean, the table settings are so elegant. Parents: I have worked in restaurants and cruise ships... this is for those Parents of children who think it's okay to disturbed other diners ( it's not okay ) so if you cannot discipline your own children in such establishments maybe you should go to a beach bar... being respectful, kind and caring to other diners cost nothing. Bon appetit.

100% service 100%food 100%price :)

Simple and tasty!!! 5 stars!

Only open a couple of months a year! Not cheap,not best place to eat in town, it is on beach front. Place does not exist anymore.

Excellent menu for meat lovers, good selection of local wines. Super desserts. Only glitch is that my fillet had a bit too many nerves of the side.

Cozy environment and friendly staff. I was there with my children and we really enjoy the meat!

(Translated by Google) Savory focaccia. Dry asado. I didn't even like the cut. The Tagliere was the only tasty thing. Chicken mix nothing special. A real shame, they told me good things about it. I hope to change my mind, I often come back a second time. (Original) Focaccia salata. Asado secco. La tagliata neanche mi è piaciuta. Il Tagliere è stata l'unica cosa saporita. Pollo mix niente di che. Un vero peccato, me ne avevano parlato bene. Spero di ricredermi, torno spesso una seconda volta.

(Translated by Google) I was there in the summer, on August 8, 2020 to be precise. Except for the quality of the meat which I found above average, the place and the service left something to be desired. Friendly staff but on several occasions we had to insist two or three times to have a bottle of water and even to receive the bill. I wouldn't go back (Original) Ci sono stato in periodo estivo, per la precisione l 8 agosto 2020. Eccetto la qualità della carne che ho trovato sopra la media il locale ed il servizio hanno lasciato a desiderare. Personale simpatico ma in più occasioni abbiamo dovuto insistere due o tre volte per avere una bottiglia d'acqua ed addirittura per ricevere il conto. Non ci tornerei

(Translated by Google) The starter was awful. We asked the waiter if the portions were large enough, he replied that they were satisfactory for 3 people. I don't think so because of the Italian-style mixed fried food, which even contained frozen croquettes. However, the platter of typical products was very good. As for the tongs, very small, with mortadella and pistachio, the dough was raw on the inside but crunchy like a bruschetta on the outside, I've never seen anything like it in my life. The ingredients are certainly of quality, but the problem is how they are prepared and served. As for the meat, there's little to say, it's on the safe side even if the prices are slightly higher than other places. Cleanliness of the restaurant quite thorough and very friendly waiters (Original) L'antipasto era pessimo. Avevamo chiesto al cameriere se le porzioni fossero sufficientemente grandi, ci ha risposto che fossero soddisfacenti per 3 persone. Io non credo proprio per il fritto misto all'italiana, che conteneva addirittura dei crocchè surgelati. Invece il tagliere di prodotti tipici era molto buono. Per quanto riguarda la pinza, molto piccola, con la mortadella e pistacchio, l'impasto era crudo all'interno ma croccante come una bruschetta all'esterno, mai visto in vita mia una cosa simile. Gli ingredienti sono sicuramente di qualità, ma il problema è come vengano preparate e servite. Per quanto riguarda la carne, poco da dire, si va sul sicuro anche se i prezzi sono di poco più altini di altri locali. Pulizia del ristorante piuttosto accurata e camerieri molto cordiali

(Translated by Google) On the seafront of Praia a Mare with a large car park, this pizzeria restaurant specializes in meat... the particular name Officina Mediterranea. Dry-aged meat, it boasts serve .. and truthfully, it tastes good and is quite tender. Good potatoes fried well not greasy with the bark. White pizza bread. Various beers and soft drinks. A Waisse is missing. Sin. Not air conditioned, it benefits from several ceiling fans. Also internal room, I think exclusively for winter. Electric oven. Even bars. Courtesy is at home. Bathrooms normal. Prices a little higher. (Original) Sul lungomare di praia a mare con un ampio parcheggio, questo ristorante pizzeria specializzato in carne... il nome particolare Officina Mediterranea. Carne frollata, si fregia di servire .. ed in verità, ha un buon sapore ed è abbastanza tenera. Buone le patate fritte bene non unte con la corteccia. Pane pizza bianca. Varie birre e soft drink. Manca una Waisse . Peccato. Non climatizzato, usufruisce di svariati ventilatori da soffitto. Anche sala interna, penso esclusivemte invernale. Forno elettrico. Anche bar. La Cortesia è di casa . Bagni nella norma. Prezzi un filo su.

Really nice place to eat great food! I’ve done a couple of restaurants in the region and the portion you get is really great. Quality and quantity + family feeling! I recommend this place to everybody who’s in the region

First time there after doubting it for a few years, tried it with friends, good food good pizzas, good friendly service, pleasantly surprised, will be back again. Grazie. 2024 sept. Food OK and pizza, nice friendly service.

the food was awful and not only for me but a lot of customers return the dishes untouched, the service was nice though,

Good and fresh food, slow service

(Translated by Google) I visited this pizzeria at the beginning of the month. It was truly delicious. There's a wide selection of pizzas, first courses, and second courses. We ordered two pizzas, both very good—well-leavened and not heavy—and the seafood scialatielli. The ingredients were excellent. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We were very satisfied! (Original) Sono stata in questa pizzeria all'inizio del mese. Davvero molto molto buona. C'è ampia scelta sia per le pizze che per primi e secondi. Noi abbiamo preso due pizze, entrambe molto buone, impasto ben lievitato e non pesante, e gli scialatielli ai frutti di mare. Ingredienti di ottima qualità. Il personale è molto gentile e simpatico. Ampi spazi all'aperto e al coperto. Molto molto soddisfatta!

(Translated by Google) One evening in Praia a Mare, we decided to eat here on the recommendation of the hotelier. The fish appetizer and pistachio pizza were truly excellent. The Pizzo truffle and the white chocolate and berry semifreddo were equally delicious. Highly recommended. Located in the Foresta area. (Original) Una sera a Praia a Mare, abbiamo deciso di mangiare qui grazie al consiglio dell'albergatrice. Antipasto di pesce e pizza Pistacchio veramente ottimi. Non da meno il tartufo di Pizzo e il semifreddo cioccolato bianco e frutti di bosco. Consigliatissimo. Zona Foresta.

(Translated by Google) If there were more stars, I would definitely use them. Exquisite cuisine, a family atmosphere, and a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. Generous portions and truly expertly cooked dishes. Fresh fish, you CAN TASTE the sea on your table, not to mention Mr. Giuseppe and his entire staff, truly affable and friendly, we immediately felt at home. We left with the promise to return, and so we will! (Original) Se ci fossero più stelle indubbiamente le userei. Cucina squisita, aria familiare e struttura tranquilla e accogliente. Porzioni abbondanti e piatti cucinati davvero a regola d' arte. Pesce fresco, SI SENTE il mare in tavola, per non parlare del signor Giuseppe e tutto il suo staff, persone davvero affabili e amichevoli, ci siamo sentiti subito a casa. Ci siamo lasciati con la promessa di tornare, e così sarà!