Sea & beaches · 4 days

Four days on the Tyrrhenian coast

The most complete sea itinerary of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast: four full days on the coast, with no detours inland. You head south from north to south, alternating natural icons, sandy beaches and views over the Tyrrhenian.

1. Day 1 — Arcomagno and Torre Talao

   It opens with the two icons of the Scalea stretch: the rock arch and the islet with its 16th-century tower.

   Suggested base: Scalea or San Nicola Arcella. Open the day’s route on the map ↗
   1. Morning · half day
      Arcomagno

      The small beach set within the rock arch.

   2. Transfer: ~7 km · ~10 min by car (estimate)

      Afternoon · 1–2 hours
      Torre Talao

      The islet and historic tower on the Scalea coast.

   Lunch break · San Nicola Arcella

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   Tip: Torre Talao is best admired from the coast: bring sunglasses and water for the walk.

2. Day 2 — Island of Dino

   A day devoted to the northern coast: Praia a Mare as base and a boat trip to the island of Dino.

   Suggested base: Praia a Mare.
   1. Morning · 1 hour
      Praia a Mare

      Get your bearings on the seafront before the boat departure.

   2. Same town, a short walk away

      Morning · 2–3 hours
      Island of Dino

      Sea caves and cliffs of the offshore island.

   Lunch break · Praia a Mare

   Look for somewhere to eat in town. Live results: we don’t hand-pick individual venues we can’t verify.

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   Tip: If the sea is rough, trips may be cancelled: keep a backup plan with the seafront.

3. Day 3 — Diamante and Cirella

   Beaches and art on the central coast: morning at Diamante, afternoon with a view of the islet of Cirella.

   Suggested base: Diamante.
   1. Morning · half day
      Diamante

      Beaches and centre of the town of murals.

   2. Same town, a short walk away

      Afternoon · 1 hour
      Island of Cirella

      The uninhabited islet off Diamante.

   Lunch break · Diamante

   Look for somewhere to eat in town. Live results: we don’t hand-pick individual venues we can’t verify.

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   Tip: The islet of Cirella is best admired from the seafront: at sunset the view is especially striking.

4. Day 4 — Bonifati and Cetraro

   A southern finale between the tower of Bonifati and the marina of Cetraro.

   Suggested base: Cetraro. Open the day’s route on the map ↗
   1. Morning · 2–3 hours
      Cittadella del Capo

      Beaches and tower on the sea at Bonifati.

   2. Transfer: ~14 km · ~20 min by car (estimate)

      Afternoon · 2 hours
      Marina of Cetraro

      The marina facing the Tyrrhenian Sea.

   Lunch break · Bonifati

   Look for somewhere to eat in town. Live results: we don’t hand-pick individual venues we can’t verify.

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   Tip: The marina of Cetraro is liveliest in the evening: ideal for a stroll after the sea.

Distances and times between stops are rough road estimates; the exact route is on the map.