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Sea & beaches · 2 days

Sea & beaches

The best of the coast for sea lovers: the Arcomagno arch and the caves of the island of Dino on day one, the beaches and lidos of the central coast on day two. Two slow days with a swim always within reach.

View of Diamante.

Practical information

At a glance
2 days · 4 stops
When to go
June–September

An itinerary built for swimming: beaches, lidos and sea caves from June to September, when the sea is suitable for bathing.

Getting around
Car to move between spots; boat for the island of Dino.

Other months

Outside this window, consider:

  1. Day 1 — Arches and islands

    A day between the two natural icons of the northern coast: the beach set within the Arcomagno and the caves of the island of Dino.

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

      The beach enclosed by the rock arch, reachable on foot.

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

      Afternoon · 2–3 hours
      Island of Dino

      The island’s sea caves, to explore by boat.

    Lunch break · San Nicola Arcella

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

    Find restaurants ↗

    Tip: Arrive early at the Arcomagno: space on the small beach is limited and fills up fast in summer.

  2. Day 2 — Southern lidos

    Head down towards the central coast, between the colourful seafront of Diamante and the seaside resort of Cittadella del Capo.

    Suggested base: Diamante. Open the day’s route on the map ↗
    1. Morning · half day
      Diamante

      Beaches and seafront of the town of murals.

    2. Transfer: ~18 km · ~25 min by car (estimate)

      Afternoon · 2–3 hours
      Cittadella del Capo

      The seaside resort of Bonifati, with its tower on the sea.

    Lunch break · Diamante

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

    Find restaurants ↗

    Tip: In Diamante alternate beach and a stroll among the murals: the centre is a short walk from the sea.

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

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