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Sea & beaches · 3 days

Three days by the sea

A trio of sea days on the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast: start at the island of Dino and the northern caves, pass through the Arcomagno and the beaches of Diamante, finish south between Bonifati and Fuscaldo. A relaxed pace, with a base that moves down the coast.

View of Praia a Mare.

Practical information

At a glance
3 days · 6 stops
When to go
June–September

Three sea days with swimming: June to September. Outside summer, the same places are better explored via town or nature itineraries.

Getting around
Car recommended; boat for the island of Dino.

Other months

Outside this window, consider:

  1. Day 1 — Northern island and caves

    First day at the far north: a morning boat trip to the island of Dino, an afternoon between the seafront and the rock sanctuary.

    Suggested base: Praia a Mare.
    1. Morning · 2–3 hours
      Island of Dino

      The offshore island and its sea caves, to explore by boat.

    2. Same town, a short walk away

      Afternoon · 1 hour
      Sanctuary of the Madonna della Grotta

      The rock sanctuary carved into a natural cave.

    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: Book the boat to Dino in advance in high season: places are limited.

  2. Day 2 — Arch and central beaches

    Head down to the central coast: morning at the Arcomagno, afternoon between sea and murals at Diamante.

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

      The beach enclosed by the rock arch of San Nicola Arcella.

    2. Transfer: ~25 km · ~35 min by car (estimate)

      Afternoon · half day
      Diamante

      Beaches and seafront of the town of murals.

    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.

  3. Day 3 — Heading south

    Final sea day towards the south-central coast, between the tower and beaches of Bonifati and Fuscaldo.

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

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

    2. Transfer: ~29 km · ~40 min by car (estimate)

      Afternoon · half day
      Fuscaldo

      Marina di Fuscaldo, with beaches and a seafront.

    Lunch break · Bonifati

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

    Find restaurants ↗

    Tip: At Cittadella del Capo the tower overlooks the stretch of coast: a handy stop before a swim.

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

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