What is the water and sand quality of the St. Nicola Arcella beach?

The St. Nicola Arcella beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at St. Nicola Arcella beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, St. Nicola Arcella beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the St. Nicola Arcella beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.The waves in the St. Nicola Arcella beach are usually strong.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the St. Nicola Arcella beach for swimming is positive.

Is the St. Nicola Arcella beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the St. Nicola Arcella beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of St. Nicola Arcella beach?

St. Nicola Arcella beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Senior people</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of St. Nicola Arcella beach?

The bar is located right on the St. Nicola Arcella beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Crawford Beach Marinella is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the St. Nicola Arcella beach?

There are 464 places to stay in the St. Nicola Arcella beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of St. Nicola Arcella beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=583078&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ristorante Villa Brazzano</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1406946&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Due Lanterne</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=83061&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ristorante Borgo La Tana</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2288673&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Webus Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2649202&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa vacanze Maradei</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1678082&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Annamaria</a></li></ul>

How far is the St. Nicola Arcella beach from parking?

The St. Nicola Arcella beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby St. Nicola Arcella beach?

There are 4 attractions near St. Nicola Arcella beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Spiaggia libera located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit St. Nicola Arcella beach?

The month with the highest temperature in St. Nicola Arcella beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

St. Nicola Arcella beach (Cosenza) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.

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St. Nicola Arcella beach

Spiaggia San Nicola Arcella

San Nicola Arcella, Italy

8.1

#62 out of 259 in Calabria 6

Large free area Beach resort Easy access Gray fine pebble Deserted Fine pebbles bottom Beach activities rent

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Located within the settlement

San Nicola Arcella • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Campo da Calcio "Amedeo Aragona"

620m

Dog Park Parco del Cane Salvami Scalea

3.2km

Playground Campo da Pallacanestro

3.5km

Playground Parco giochi Daniele Ocello

4km

Playground Tom & Jerry

7.7km

Playground Campetto

9.6km

Park Isola di Dino, Praja a Mare

2.5km

Park Grotte del Frontone

2.6km

Park Belvedere - I love Scalea

3.2km

Hiking Area Percorso dell'Ajnella

3.2km

Park Parco Fiuzzi

3.6km

Park Parco scalea campione d'italia 1971

3.7km

Park Villa Comunale

3.7km

Hiking Area Piazza Gregorio Caloprese

3.7km

Park Pineta Dino

3.7km

Bar Lido l’Ancora di Nadia De Patta

9.8 - Exceptional 50m

Italian Restaurant Lido Nettuno

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Bar Crawford Beach Marinella

9 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Ristorante Bar Furano

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Ristorante La Terrazza del Principe

8 - Very good 260m

Bar Terrazze Fiorelli

8.2 - Very good 300m

Restaurant L' Angolo della Pizza

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Cafe Cold Passion

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Bar Caffè Le Mele di Christian Mele

8.8 - Excellent 370m

Grocery Store Supermercato Crai

630m

Store Supermercato DECO'

1.2km

Supermarket Alimentari Oliva

2.5km

Supermarket Tentazioni di Calabria

3.7km

Supermarket Alimentari Fornaro

3.9km

Supermarket Delizie di Calabria

4.1km

Supermarket CONAD CITY

4.4km

Bakery Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Daniela

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Grocery Store Interspar

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia libera

50m

Tourist Attraction Great Arch Cave (Grotta del Saraceno)

190m

Tourist Attraction Belvedere di San Nicola

9.4 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Scale arcomagno

220m

Tourist Attraction Torre Crawford

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Tourist Attraction Arco di Enea

280m

Tourist Attraction Scoglio dello Scorzone

370m

Tourist Attraction Prince's Palace

8.4 - Very good 450m

Tourist Attraction Villaggio del Bridge

1.5km

Night Club Il Clubbino del Cancarieddru

8.8 - Excellent 200m

Historical Landmark Ruderi del Castello Normanno

3.3km

Historical Landmark Ajnella

3.4km

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About

St. Nicola Arcella beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 11th place out of 81 beaches in the Cosenza region 72 km away from its center, the city of Cosenza. It is one of the beaches of San Nicola Arcella settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

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+26 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

2.5 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

San Nicola Arcella • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Campo da Calcio "Amedeo Aragona"

620m

Dog Park Parco del Cane Salvami Scalea

3.2km

Playground Campo da Pallacanestro

3.5km

Playground Parco giochi Daniele Ocello

4km

Playground Tom & Jerry

7.7km

Playground Campetto

9.6km

Park Isola di Dino, Praja a Mare

2.5km

Park Grotte del Frontone

2.6km

Park Belvedere - I love Scalea

3.2km

Hiking Area Percorso dell'Ajnella

3.2km

Park Parco Fiuzzi

3.6km

Park Parco scalea campione d'italia 1971

3.7km

Park Villa Comunale

3.7km

Hiking Area Piazza Gregorio Caloprese

3.7km

Park Pineta Dino

3.7km

Bar Lido l’Ancora di Nadia De Patta

9.8 - Exceptional 50m

Italian Restaurant Lido Nettuno

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Bar Crawford Beach Marinella

9 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Ristorante Bar Furano

8.8 - Excellent 100m

Restaurant Ristorante La Terrazza del Principe

8 - Very good 260m

Bar Terrazze Fiorelli

8.2 - Very good 300m

Restaurant L' Angolo della Pizza

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Cafe Cold Passion

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Bar Caffè Le Mele di Christian Mele

8.8 - Excellent 370m

Grocery Store Supermercato Crai

630m

Store Supermercato DECO'

1.2km

Supermarket Alimentari Oliva

2.5km

Supermarket Tentazioni di Calabria

3.7km

Supermarket Alimentari Fornaro

3.9km

Supermarket Delizie di Calabria

4.1km

Supermarket CONAD CITY

4.4km

Bakery Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Daniela

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Grocery Store Interspar

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia libera

50m

Tourist Attraction Great Arch Cave (Grotta del Saraceno)

190m

Tourist Attraction Belvedere di San Nicola

9.4 - Excellent 200m

Tourist Attraction Scale arcomagno

220m

Tourist Attraction Torre Crawford

9.2 - Excellent 270m

Tourist Attraction Arco di Enea

280m

Tourist Attraction Scoglio dello Scorzone

370m

Tourist Attraction Prince's Palace

8.4 - Very good 450m

Tourist Attraction Villaggio del Bridge

1.5km

Night Club Il Clubbino del Cancarieddru

8.8 - Excellent 200m

Historical Landmark Ruderi del Castello Normanno

3.3km

Historical Landmark Ajnella

3.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Casa Annamaria

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San Nicola Arcella • 1.8km from center

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3.5km from the beach

5 Tolerable

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Trecchina • 10.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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7.7 Very good

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7.7 Very good

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6.8 Good

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Saracinello beach Spiaggia Praia a Mare

7.4 Good

3.5km

Scalea beach

5.9 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

San Nicola Arcella • 670m

Main locality of province

Cosenza • 72km

Transport

Airport

ZIQ • 30.9km

Bus Station

Centola - Dif. Tipografia • 47.2km

Train Station

Scalea • 5km

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Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

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Samuel Torres

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The water at this beach is crystal clear, making it a true gem in Calabria.

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Lena Farley

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Calabria has a hidden gem that is yet to be discovered by the masses. This picturesque beach is one of the best places to bask in the beauty of Italy. The natural surroundings are still unspoiled, making it a perfect spot for those who seek tranquility and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Alessia Vinson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy a peaceful day. Additionally, the beach boasts gray fine pebbles, adding to its unique charm.

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Samantha Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to grab a bite at Les Dunes while you're there.

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Playground Campo da Calcio "Amedeo Aragona"

Dog Park Parco del Cane Salvami Scalea

Playground Campo da Pallacanestro

Playground Parco giochi Daniele Ocello

Playground Tom & Jerry

Playground Campetto

Park Isola di Dino, Praja a Mare

Park Grotte del Frontone

Park Belvedere - I love Scalea

Hiking Area Percorso dell'Ajnella

Park Parco Fiuzzi

Park Parco scalea campione d'italia 1971

Park Villa Comunale

Hiking Area Piazza Gregorio Caloprese

Park Pineta Dino

Bar Lido l’Ancora di Nadia De Patta

Italian Restaurant Lido Nettuno

Bar Crawford Beach Marinella

Restaurant Ristorante Bar Furano

Restaurant Ristorante La Terrazza del Principe

Bar Terrazze Fiorelli

Restaurant L' Angolo della Pizza

Cafe Cold Passion

Bar Caffè Le Mele di Christian Mele

Grocery Store Supermercato Crai

Store Supermercato DECO'

Supermarket Alimentari Oliva

Supermarket Tentazioni di Calabria

Supermarket Alimentari Fornaro

Supermarket Delizie di Calabria

Supermarket CONAD CITY

Bakery Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Daniela

Grocery Store Interspar

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia libera

Tourist Attraction Great Arch Cave (Grotta del Saraceno)

Tourist Attraction Belvedere di San Nicola

Tourist Attraction Scale arcomagno

Tourist Attraction Torre Crawford

Tourist Attraction Arco di Enea

Tourist Attraction Scoglio dello Scorzone

Tourist Attraction Prince's Palace

Tourist Attraction Villaggio del Bridge

Night Club Il Clubbino del Cancarieddru

Historical Landmark Ruderi del Castello Normanno

Historical Landmark Ajnella

About

Weather

San Nicola Arcella, Calabria, Cosenza

Playground Campo da Calcio "Amedeo Aragona"

Dog Park Parco del Cane Salvami Scalea

Playground Campo da Pallacanestro

Playground Parco giochi Daniele Ocello

Playground Tom & Jerry

Playground Campetto

Park Isola di Dino, Praja a Mare

Park Grotte del Frontone

Park Belvedere - I love Scalea

Hiking Area Percorso dell'Ajnella

Park Parco Fiuzzi

Park Parco scalea campione d'italia 1971

Park Villa Comunale

Hiking Area Piazza Gregorio Caloprese

Park Pineta Dino

Bar Lido l’Ancora di Nadia De Patta

Italian Restaurant Lido Nettuno

Bar Crawford Beach Marinella

Restaurant Ristorante Bar Furano

Restaurant Ristorante La Terrazza del Principe

Bar Terrazze Fiorelli

Restaurant L' Angolo della Pizza

Cafe Cold Passion

Bar Caffè Le Mele di Christian Mele

Grocery Store Supermercato Crai

Store Supermercato DECO'

Supermarket Alimentari Oliva

Supermarket Tentazioni di Calabria

Supermarket Alimentari Fornaro