All you need to know about visiting this place: 1. How to get there and where to park. -------------------------------------- The easiest is to navigate to Lido Nettuno and find parking there. At the end of that road there is a big parking lot that costs 5 Eur for the entire day. I couldn't find the 3 eur parking that other reviews mentioned. Either it got more expensive or I couldn't find the cheap one. If you park here, you can walk towards the beach and see a small booth where you pay the entrance fee. You can also park the car on the road that leads to that area but pay attention if there are signs that forbid it. Another way to reach the spot is to navigate to Paradise beach and park there. I don't know the price of the parking though. From there you need to climb a bit and then get down to another beach,walk across it and then you should see a ticket booth. How much it costs: ------------------- 3 Eur per person and 1.5 for children. You can pay with cash or credit card and you need to save you receipt and show it 2 times along the way. Walking there: --------------- After you pay you walk 1 minute on the beach along the rock until you reach the staircase, where the 1st check point is located. The person there will check your receipt. Then you start a climb up the cliff. It's about 5 min up with stairs. The view as you go up gets better and better. Once you reach the top it's downhill for 5 more minutes until you reach the 2nd checkpoint where you show your ticket. Then you can finally get down to the small beach and see the beautiful Arc. When can you visit and for how long? -------------------------------------- According to the signs the site is open between 8am and 8pm. Because it's a popular and small beach, you can only say up to 30 min, and sometimes even 20. When you purchase the ticket they will tell you exactly how long, according to the water conditions and the amount of people. We stayed there 20min as the waters were rough and you weren't allowed to go in the water - only stand or sit on the edges of the water (the currents are dangerous when it's a rough sea). When it's calm, you can definitely swim a bit but not close to the Arc. What to bring there: --------------------- Basically nothing 🙂 a small bag with a bottle of water, sunscreen if needed, camera/ cellphone etc. no food is allowed in order to keep the place clean. You also can't bring blankets or big things like inflatable boats. You can't bring sun umbrellas as well. Just bring yourself and walking sandals (best option) or shoes. Flip-flops are OK but it's a rocky path so it's up to you. You can put your stuff anywhere at the beach and there are some spots with shade and some with sun, depending on the time of the day (at 11am you'll have both). So is it worth it? ----------------- I think so! 3 Eur entrance fee PP for 20-30 min, plus the parking cost can be annoying, but if you are in the area and feel.like having a nice break/easy adventure - I think it is. You can spend the rest of the day or a few hours at the official nearby beach (Lido Nettuno) which has everything you need. That way the parking pays off! I hope that helps! Enjoy 😊

Recommended. Definitely a great spot and experience the beauty of italian hidden coast.

⸻ Absolutely beautiful spot! The natural rock arch and crystal-clear water make Playa dell’Arcomagno unforgettable. The walk down is a bit steep, but it’s worth it. Best to visit early or at sunset to avoid crowds — truly a hidden gem in Calabria. 🌊✨

One of the best or the best panoramic beach in italy. The arch is georgeous. The place is a truly gem. Water crystal clear blue and very calm. Is a must see beach. Try not to go in august. Is too many ppl and they make u pay the entrance and on top of that they time you. I think they give 20 mins. Not good.

This is a really beautiful place, but.... I didn't go because the hike there was too difficult for me. I was afraid of getting hurt. My husband went and took stunning pictures. The whole set-up is a big money making racket. First you have to pay €6 to park. Then you have to pay€ 4 as an entrance fee. For what? This is a natural phenomenon. Why do you need to pay. I paid for nothing because the walk was too difficult for me. You can take a boat there, but for €20 each?? Come on, this whole thing is a big rip-off!

This small beach is truly a pearl. Crystal clear water and a sunset where the sun's rays enter the door. Beautiful see, beautiful panorama, great and clean water.

Beautiful views, beautiful panorama, great and clean water. Beautiful beach and scenery. Worth the climbing. Wonderful natural rocks by the sea somewhere in a very private seaside carved out in the rocks. This place is absolutely gorgeous.

We have nearly decided to skip this beach and this would have been a terrible mistake. Beach is absolutely stunning, one of the best we have ever been to. The views are spectacular and you will definitely have some perfect pictures from your vacation, but besides that the water is excellent - refreshing, not too cold, with occasional cold currents. The walk is a bit of a challenge, but we went with a 6 year old and it was completely manageable. The result is well worth it anyway.

Was unaware that you must buy tickets at the beach entry before the hike to it. You can only stay 30 minutes, but that's plenty of time for a photo op and a fantastic swim. Then you can hike out and swim on the beaches around the area. It's such a stunning, wonderful place!!

Very beautiful spot. Alot of steps but worth it to see the natural beauty. water was clear and enjoyable

Amazing place to visit and swim. Very safe and easy to access.

Beautiful way to spend time in Italy. A relatively cheap fare (15 euro) got each person a guided trip around the island with entry into two of the caves and half an hour beach time in one of the enclaves. The latter makes for great holiday photos, as do the cave entries where you can feed fishes and they will huddle up to the surface in that perfectly clear water. Overall, highly recommended, a shame to miss if in the area. The guide speaks Italian, only Italian, but you can figure things out even without the story and his voice and mannerisms somehow add to the experience. Tickets are purchased on the spot, if the boat is not there at the moment you can wait in the shade or entertain yourself with a drink at the panini bar.

Must see place when in Calabria. Quite easy access to beach from a parking. But to great arch cave (or Cave if Saracen) you need to take some small mountain path of 1000m (see photos). You can also access it from north but there there is no easy access from parking. The place for parking - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 40, 87020

This place was unreal. The hike from the parking lot was 10-15mins. The water was warm and had cold spots from the tide coming in from sea. No sand on this beach just pebbles. Bring a beach blanket and wear shoes for the hike.

This place is fantastic and beautiful, very good infrastructure, good price and the staff at both the bar and the beach chair rental are 10 out of 10👏

A beautiful beach and a good restaurant which is frequented by only Italians with the odd (me and friends) foreign tourists. Excellent food.

Rent a canoe or paddle board here to see the Arco Magno.

Great place to be in August!

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(Translated by Google) First time for us in this establishment on the small seafront of San Nicola. Polite and smiling staff, very well-kept beach, clean bathrooms, well-stocked bar. Front row umbrella with two loungers €18. Bar prices a little above average. Hot showers paid with a token. Possibility of enjoying an aperitif directly under the umbrella. Positive experience, but I think that the standard of a bit all the beach establishments on this small but pretty stretch of beach is high. The only flaw (predictable) is the impossibility of leaving the car on the street, forced to choose the paid parking. From this year the surprise: the parking in front of the Crawford (associated? I don't know) applies the hourly rate instead of the daily rate applied until last year, so perhaps it is better to find out about the prices of the other parking lots in the area before choosing it instinctively as we did, tempted by the idea of ​​then only having to cross the road. Advised. (Original) Prima volta per noi in questo stabilimento sul piccolo lungomare di San Nicola. Personale garbato e sorridente, lido molto curato, bagni puliti, bar ben fornito. Ombrellone prima fila con due lettini 18€. Prezzi del bar un po' sopra la media. Docce calde a pagamento col gettone. Possibilità di gustare l'aperitivo direttamente sotto l'ombrellone. Esperienza positiva, ma credo che lo standard di un po' tutti gli stabilimenti balneari di questo piccolo ma grazioso tratto di spiaggia sia elevato. L'unico neo (prevedibile) è l'impossibilità di lasciare l'auto in strada, costretti a dover scegliere il parcheggio a pagamento. Da quest'anno la sorpresa: il parcheggio di fronte al Crawford (associato? Non saprei) applica la tariffa oraria in luogo di quella giornaliera applicata fino all'anno scorso, per cui forse conviene informarsi sui prezzi degli altri parcheggi in zona prima di sceglierlo d'istinto come abbiamo fatto noi, tentati dall'idea di dover poi solo attraversare la strada. Consigliato.

(Translated by Google) Everything is amazing. The stunning setting of the evocative ArcoMagno in San Nicola Arcella is breathtaking. Excellent staff. Excellent facility. Comfortable and super organized. Congratulations!!! (The food is wonderful: SIMPLE AND TASTY) (Original) Stupendo tutto. Cornice meravigliosa del suggestivo ArcoMagno a San Nicola Arcella. Ottimo personale. Ottima struttura. Confortevole e super organizzata. Complimenti!!! (Si mangia meravigliosamente: SEMPLICE E GUSTOSO)

One of the best viewpoints in the area. If you come by car, leave it well before the last turn. The area is for residents only.

Amazing views and the sunset was incredible

Beautiful area high up,, road to beach below, nice area, historic and lovely old houses. Quaint little town. Lovely little shops and bars, beautiful views to area, sep 2022. Lovely old houses all being restored, you need good walking legs to get around there. April 2023, still the same.

Nice view at all hours of the day

Amazing viewpoint. At sunset or on clear day it's well worth a visit, then to enjoy San Nicola for a small bite.

A nice, long walk way separates the beach from the town areas.

One of the most fantastic views you will see in Calabria in my opinion.

Extremely well kept by private owners that allow everyone to walk around the outside. It is worth the time to go if you are able to hike. It is not for older people or handicapped. The views are unequalled.

(Translated by Google) Just 11 km (11 minutes by car) from DOMUS CEDRI apartment, Torre Crawford di San Nicola Arcella for a wonderful day among history, culture and breathtaking landscapes. Of Saracen origin, it takes its name from the last owner, Lord Francis Marion Crawford. The American writer fell in love with this bay while exploring Italy aboard a small boat, accompanied by his wife and a sailor, so much so that he moved and set most of his stories here. a Mediterranean scrub promontory frames this magnificent tower. Activity: Trekking, panoramic view. (Original) A soli 11 km (11 minuti in auto) da DOMUS CEDRI apartment, Torre Crawford di San Nicola Arcella per una giornata meravigliosa tra storia, cultura e paesaggi mozzafiato. Di origine saracena, prende il nome dall'ultimo proprietario, Lord Francis Marion Crawford. Lo scrittore statunitense si innamorò di questa baia mentre esplorava l'Italia a bordo di una piccola barca, accompagnato dalla moglie e un marinaio, tanto da trasferirsi e ambientare qui gran parte dei suoi racconti. un promontorio a macchia mediterranea fa da cornice a questa magnifica torre. Attività: Treking, vista panoramica.

(Translated by Google) The tower is not freely accessible, as unfortunately stated in previous reviews. It's located on private property that can only be opened after prior notification to the municipality, which would then have to notify the owner. The owner, however, welcomed us kindly, expressing her regret for the mix-up and inviting us to return. In any case, the structure appears very well-maintained: the tower is nestled in an idyllic garden, the polar opposite of its counterpart in Scalea. And be warned: the owner doesn't like it being called Crawford! (Original) La torre non risulta liberamente visitabile come purtroppo indicato in recensioni precedenti. Si trova in una proprietà privata che viene aperta previo annuncio al comune che dovrebbe poi dirlo alla proprietria. La proprietaria ci ha accolto comunque in maniera gentile, esprimendo il suo dispiacere per il disguido e invitandoci a tornare. Ad ogni modo, la struttura appare molto ben curata: la torre è incastonata in un giardino idialliaco, agli antipodi per intenderci dalla torre omologa di Scalea. E attenti che la proprietaria non gradisce che la si chiami Crawford!

(Translated by Google) Splendid scenery, suggestive tower (apart from some questionable 'recovery' operations) with adjoining park full of well-kept Mediterranean scrub, excellent guidance by the Pro loco S. Nicola - thanks to a young expert with a contagious enthusiasm. Worth visiting. (Original) Scenario splendido, torre suggestiva (a parte qualche discutibile operazione di 'recupero') con parco annesso pieno di macchia mediterranea ben curata, ottima guida da parte della Pro loco S. Nicola - grazie ad un giovane esperto con un entusiasmo contagioso. Da visitare.

(Translated by Google) A tower guarding the most beautiful sea in the south, in the enchanting gulf of Policastro. A short distance from the island of Dino and Torre Talao. A unique setting, to be admired especially by boat. Crawford, A tower with a lot of history to tell, maintained and looked after by the current owners in an impeccable way. The symbol of San Nicola Arcella, without forgetting the Arcomagno which has become a corner of paradise known throughout the world. (Original) Una torre a guardia del mare più bello del sud, nell'incantevole golfo di Policastro.A poca distanza dall' isola di Dino,e da Torre Talao.Uno scenario unico,da ammirare soprattutto in barca.Crawford,Una torre con tanta storia da raccontare,mantenuta e custodita dagli attuali proprietari in modo ineccepibile.Il simbolo di San Nicola Arcella,senza dimenticare l'Arcomagno che è diventato un angolo di paradiso conosciuto in tutto il mondo.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful pirate tower close to the sea surrounded by a nice private garden, idyllic. (Original) Vakkert pirattårn like ved sjøen omkranset av en fin privat hage, idyllisk.

(Translated by Google) Being a beautiful place helps to make itself known... but in San Nicola Arcella everything is hidden from most people... a long walk to enjoy so much beauty... but it's worth it! (Original) Essere un posto bello aiuta a farsi conoscere... ma a san nicola arcella tutto è nascosto ai più... tanta strada a piedi per assaporare così tanta bellezza... ma ne vale la pena!

Best one!!!!! tuna in fryer❤️, pasta with octopus❤️, what quality!!! You choose the fish that they caught themselves, and most importantly open all year, because the quality is so good that they also eat the logo

Misleading place, dishonest staff, and bland food. We ordered the octopus, which on the menu said was served with cicoria and crusco peppers. However, when we got it, we just received a tiny octopus with lettuce and bad tomatoes. They didn’t even bother to remove the stem of the tomatoes. No cicoria and no peppers. We asked the server, and he was like “no, we didn’t have cicoria but we have crusco peppers. I can compensate and give you some crusco peppers as courtesy.” We agreed. To our surprise, they made us pay an extra 7 euros for the “courtesy peppers” they had offered us. Also, we had ordered the “calamarata” pasta with octopus sauce, and they never said they didn’t have it. But to our surprise, we received a completely different pasta shape with a mediocre octopus sauce. There was no clarity or honesty on behalf of the staff. Avoid this place.

Perfect experience. The food is superb, the service is nice and effective. We celebrated there our daughter's 16 birthday and due to the lovely waitress Tanya the band sang a song for her. Thank you Tanya! Thank you Senior Fulvio for your amazing place and the best fish you catch , not to mention your drumming abilities!

This is a delicious restaurant with excellent service and amazing scenery!

Nice and fresh food, nice service.

Value for money in a pleasant location. Short and quality menu; good service. Recommended.

Great place to go I highly recommend great food great staff and great views

(Translated by Google) Very romantic restaurant with breathtaking views of the island of Dino and the coast of Praia a Mare. You dine by the pool with relaxing background music. Excellent and plentiful dishes, prices below the current average. The ravioli are excellent grouper! Courteous staff but not adequate in number. You have to wait a little longer to be served but considering the very beautiful location and the welcoming environment this isn't a big problem. Very recommended. (Original) Ristorante molto romantico con vista mozzafiato sull'isola di Dino e la costa di Praia a mare. Si cena a bordo piscina con un sottofondo musicale rilassante. Piatti ottimi e abbondanti, prezzi sotto la media del momento. Ottimi i ravioli di cernia! Personale cortese ma non adeguato come numero. Si attende un po' del dovuto per essere serviti ma considerata la location molto bella e l'ambiente accogliente questo non rappresenta un grande problema. Molto consigliato.

(Translated by Google) Dinner with my partner, we ordered 2 appetizers and 2 first courses. Let's start with the location, excellent, sea view, very quiet... the prices for what we ate were reasonable, considering we also had a bottle of wine, we were about 45 per person. The food was excellent. The only flaw was that we had to wait a bit long, about 50 minutes for the appetizer and half an hour for the first courses, with the room full, but it seems a bit excessive to me. Overall, if you're not in a hurry, it's a place where you can stop without any worries. (Original) Cena con la mia compagna, abbiamo ordinato 2 antipasti e 2 primi . Partiamo dalla location, ottima , vista mare , molto tranquilla…i prezzi per quello che abbiamo mangiato ci stanno , considerando che abbiamo preso anche 1 bottiglia di vino , siamo circa sulle 45 a persona. Il cibo è ottimo. L’unica pecca è che abbiamo aspettato un po’ tanto , si tratta circa 50min per l’antipasto e mezz’ora per i primi, sala piena , però mi sembra un po’ eccessivo. Nel complesso se non avete fretta è un locale dove ci si può fermare tranquillamente

(Translated by Google) A stunning location with a breathtaking view overlooking the sea. The pool adds an extra touch of relaxation, perfect for enjoying the atmosphere in complete tranquility. We ordered two first courses and a fried dish: linguine with shrimp, creamed zucchini and almonds. It was truly delicious, with well-balanced flavors, although perhaps I would have liked a little more seafood on the plate. The staff was all very courteous and attentive, which always makes a difference. I will definitely return, perhaps at sunset, to enjoy the spectacular view even more. Highly recommended! (Original) Posto stupendo, con una vista mozzafiato che si affaccia direttamente sul mare. La piscina aggiunge un tocco di relax in più, perfetta per godersi l’atmosfera in totale tranquillità. Abbiamo ordinato due primi e una frittura: le linguine con gamberi, vellutata di zucchine e mandorle. Davvero molto buone, ben equilibrate nei sapori, anche se forse avrei gradito un po’ più di pesce nel piatto. Il personale è stato tutto molto cortese e attento, cosa che fa sempre la differenza. Ci ritornerò sicuramente, magari al tramonto, per godermi ancora di più la vista spettacolare. Consigliatissimo!

(Translated by Google) Lovely restaurant with poolside tables and a stunning view. Fresh, expertly prepared fish, everything delicious. Congratulations on everything! (Original) Bel ristorante con tavoli a bordo piscina e bellissimo panorama. Pesce fresco e preparato ad arte, tutto buonissimo. Complimenti per tutto!

(Translated by Google) A restaurant with a truly breathtaking view, the food is delicious, and the staff is friendly and helpful. We had a truly wonderful time! Highly recommended! (Original) Ristorante con vista davvero mozzafiato, si mangia bene e il personale é gentile e alla mano. Ci siamo trovati davvero benissimo! Super consigliato!

(Translated by Google) I rarely find myself writing a review after dining, but this time I must. It was a fantastic discovery. This family-run restaurant immediately captivated us with its magnificent location, its pool overlooking the sea. The staff were kind and friendly, and the attention to detail was evident not only in their service but also in the food, which was very fresh and expertly prepared. The dishes were beautifully presented and unique, unlike the usual fare you'd find at a seafood restaurant. I highly recommend trying it. Excellent value for money. (Original) Raramente mi ritrovo a scrivere una recensione dopo esser stato a cena, ma questa volta l'eccezione è d'obbligo. È stata una fantastica scoperta. Locale a conduzione famigliare, siamo rimasti subito incantati dalla magnifica location con piscina vista mare. Personale gentile e cordiale, con dettagli che si ritrovano non solo nell'atteggiamento ma anche nel cibo, molto fresco e cucinato con maestria. Piatti presentati benissimo e particolari, non le solite pietanze che è possibile ritrovare in un ristorante di pesce. Consiglio vivamente di provarlo. Rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo.

(Translated by Google) Excellent dinner…..I recommend you try the Shrimp Tartare….I must say that I am a lover of raw fish, and I can say that I will hardly forget its flavor….one of the best I have ever tasted. Congratulations! (Original) Ottima cena…..vi consiglio di provare la Tartare di Gamberi….premetto che sono un amante del crudo, posso affermare che difficilmente dimenticherò il suo sapore….una delle migliori provate in vita mia, Complimenti!

Ordered the antipasto plate without meat and the eggplant parmigiana as well as the cod with oregano. The antipasto plate was delicious - a nice sampling of vegetables, cheeses, olives, potatoes and sundried tomatoes. The cod was not cooked enough and had to send it back. Upon return, the fish was better. Seating on the terrace with the tile tables and a beautiful view of the town, was lovely. This is a dependable restaurant with a great owner, Stefano.

We went here during our holiday as our friends had really good pizza during their first night. The service was extremely rude, the waiters didn’t pay any attention to our orders and it took five different visits to the table to even get our drinks straight. The waiter rolled her eyes to us when we asked for the missing drinks. I ordered pasta with cod, which was eatable, but not worth the 16€ price. My friends had pasta with shrimps which they couldn’t even eat. The shrimps seemed old and smelled weird. Would not recommend as a tourist, probably locals will get better service as the place was half full.

Great location and wonderful patio. The food was very good but the eggplant parmesan was amazing. Totally different than any I've ever had. Was cooked in a soup bowl, and was like a lasagna almost. It wasn't breaded, which was great for me, and it might be a bit too oily for some, but I loved it. Great for dipping your bread into! House wine was good and the service was attentive.

Very good and fresh seafood. The stuff is very friendly... nearly no waiting time.. thanks for this good food an service!!!

Pasta was like a pasta you eat on a hiking trip

I hate this food, I waited for my white wine glass for 40minutes

The pizza was deliciously amazing! but the service wasn’t soo good as the food. We had to wait quite long time to make our order, the water we ordered was missing and the wine came straight to the table without being served by the waitress. She was sooo distracted chatting with some friends maybe? The Tiramisu we ordered to share came with only one spoon. Even tho we were clear that we wanted to share it! I can’t imagine in the middle of the season because the restaurant wasn’t busy at all!

Best Club in the province it has class and they play good music and has stellar standards

Nice music, great view

Top spot in this Area

(Translated by Google) I can only review the nightclub. Very nice location and young crowd. Pretty good music. It has a very small dance floor with a DJ and another one on the restaurant side. Overall, it's very nice, but paying €25 without even a drink is a real rip-off. I understand that there's not much else in the area, but that certainly doesn't justify this price. (Original) Posso recensire la sola discoteca. Location molto bella e pubblico giovanile. Musica abbastanza buona. Dispone di una pista molto piccola com un dj ed un'altra lato ristorante. Nel complesso molto carina ma pagare 25 euro senza nemmeno la consumazione è davvero un furto. Posso capire che in zona non c'è molto altro ma non è di certo una giustificazione per questo prezzo

(Translated by Google) I went for dinner with friends, and we had an appetizer, two entrees, and a mixed grill. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely; service was a little slow due to the small number of people in the room. The place is beautiful, and the lady who runs it took us on a tour of the entire garden and interior. (Original) Sono stata a cena con amici e abbiamo preso un antipasto, due primi e una grigliata mista. Il cibo era ottimo e c’era una bellissima atmosfera, il servizio è stato un pochino lento per la poca gente in sala. Il locale è bellissimo e la signora che gestisce ci ha portati a fare un giro in tutto il giardino e gli interni.