What is the water and sand quality of the Ficara beach?

The coastline of Ficara beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ficara beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ficara beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Ficara beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Ficara beach is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Ficara beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Ficara beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ficara beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ficara beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Wine Bar "Il Faro" is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Ficara beach?

There are 1163 places to stay in the Ficara beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Ficara beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=283076&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Capovaticano Resort Thalasso Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=302301&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Residence Sciaron</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3000052&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Macria</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1890419&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villaggio Camping Fiorina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1735803&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Capo summer</a></li></ul>

How far is the Ficara beach from parking?

The Ficara beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Ficara beach?

There are 4 attractions near Ficara beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Punta faro 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 Ficara beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ficara 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 11°C and water 16°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Ficara beach (Vibo Valentia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Ficara beach (Vibo Valentia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Ficara beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Ficara beach with blue water surface

Ficara beach

Capo Vaticano, Italy

7.8

#103 out of 259 in Calabria 8

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Grotticelle • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Parchetto di Calisthenics

5.6km

Playground Fortino dei pirati

5.7km

Playground Legeplads

8.5km

Playground Campo sportivo Parghelia

9.8km

Park Parco belvedere

270m

Park Parco Belvedere Capo Vaticano

280m

Park Scogliera di Coccorino

4.5km

Park Mandorlo secolare

5.7km

Hiking Area La via dello scheletro

7.2km

Hiking Area Viewpoint of Tropea

7.3km

Park Giardino Stazione

8.2km

Park Parco giochi

8.5km

Park Piazza Vittorio Veneto

8.6km

Bar Wine Bar "Il Faro"

3.6 - Frustrating 250m

Cafe Bar Palomas

4.8 - Tolerable 290m

Restaurant Trattoria Da Mimma By Lu e Gi

8.6 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Ristorante La Scogliera snc

8 - Very good 630m

Restaurant Hotel Residence Costa Azzurra

8.2 - Very good 850m

Bar Ristorante Pizzeria La Taverna

8 - Very good 860m

Bar Beach Bar Grotticelle

7.6 - Very good 860m

Bar Lido Mare-service

6.8 - Good 880m

Bar Lido Onda Blu Ristorante-bar

2.8 - Poor 890m

Ice Cream Shop Chalet del Capo

7.4 - Good 920m

Supermarket Market Calabrisella, Pantano Giacomo

1km

Supermarket Minimarket

1.6km

Supermarket Minimarket Tonicello Resort

1.6km

Supermarket Laversa Caterina

2.7km

Supermarket Coop

2.8km

Supermarket Alimentari e Diversi

4.1km

Supermarket CONAD

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Crema & Cioccolato

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Punta faro

150m

Tourist Attraction Faro di Capo Vaticano

9 - Excellent 170m

Tourist Attraction Terrazza panoramica

290m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggetta degli Ziti

300m

Tourist Attraction Grotta del cantante

330m

Tourist Attraction Museo del Mare (MuRi)

7 - Good 390m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggetta del Faro

9.6 - Exceptional 390m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia del Tono

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction museo della cipolla rossa di tropea

8 - Very good 1.5km

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About

Ficara beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 34th place out of 49 beaches in the Vibo Valentia region 24.5 km away from its center, the city of Vibo Valentia. It is one of the beaches of Grotticelle settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

2.9 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Grotticelle • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Parchetto di Calisthenics

5.6km

Playground Fortino dei pirati

5.7km

Playground Legeplads

8.5km

Playground Campo sportivo Parghelia

9.8km

Park Parco belvedere

270m

Park Parco Belvedere Capo Vaticano

280m

Park Scogliera di Coccorino

4.5km

Park Mandorlo secolare

5.7km

Hiking Area La via dello scheletro

7.2km

Hiking Area Viewpoint of Tropea

7.3km

Park Giardino Stazione

8.2km

Park Parco giochi

8.5km

Park Piazza Vittorio Veneto

8.6km

Bar Wine Bar "Il Faro"

3.6 - Frustrating 250m

Cafe Bar Palomas

4.8 - Tolerable 290m

Restaurant Trattoria Da Mimma By Lu e Gi

8.6 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Ristorante La Scogliera snc

8 - Very good 630m

Restaurant Hotel Residence Costa Azzurra

8.2 - Very good 850m

Bar Ristorante Pizzeria La Taverna

8 - Very good 860m

Bar Beach Bar Grotticelle

7.6 - Very good 860m

Bar Lido Mare-service

6.8 - Good 880m

Bar Lido Onda Blu Ristorante-bar

2.8 - Poor 890m

Ice Cream Shop Chalet del Capo

7.4 - Good 920m

Supermarket Market Calabrisella, Pantano Giacomo

1km

Supermarket Minimarket

1.6km

Supermarket Minimarket Tonicello Resort

1.6km

Supermarket Laversa Caterina

2.7km

Supermarket Coop

2.8km

Supermarket Alimentari e Diversi

4.1km

Supermarket CONAD

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Crema & Cioccolato

9.2 - Excellent 5.6km

Tourist Attraction Punta faro

150m

Tourist Attraction Faro di Capo Vaticano

9 - Excellent 170m

Tourist Attraction Terrazza panoramica

290m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggetta degli Ziti

300m

Tourist Attraction Grotta del cantante

330m

Tourist Attraction Museo del Mare (MuRi)

7 - Good 390m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggetta del Faro

9.6 - Exceptional 390m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia del Tono

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction museo della cipolla rossa di tropea

8 - Very good 1.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

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8 Very good

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San Nicolo • 1.6km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Rosy Hotel Residence

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Area

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Localities

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Main locality of province

Vibo Valentia • 24.5km

Transport

Airport

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Bus Station

Cavallotti Bus Station • 53.6km

Train Station

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