Holiday in San Nicola Arcella
Attractions and all the things to see and do for an unforgettable holiday
San Nicola Arcella is a small village in the upper Tyrrhenian Sea of Cosenza, belonging to the beautiful coast of the “Riviera dei Cedri“, a place where the cliff enriched by the typical Mediterranean scrub is interspersed with small bays with a dark beach and an intense blue crystalline sea.
Perched on a promontory, stands the small historic center with its alleys full of murals that tell the ancient origins of the territory between steep streets and characteristic supports, a belvedere that offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Policastro (from Calabria to Campania, passing for Basilicata) while behind the town you can see part of the Pollino National Park, the green lung of upper Calabria with exhilarating activities you can do in nature. If the different coves leave tourists enthusiastic about their holiday in this place, the Arcomagno of San Nicola Arcella even leaves them speechless! It is an imposing natural arch that overlooks the beach of the same name, a unique and exciting place that is also very viral on social media. Next to it is the Arch of Aeneas, which recalls the ancient poem of the poet Virgil and the passage of the Trojan hero near this beautiful coast.
San Nicola Arcella is famous among tourist resorts not only as an intermediate stop between the Amalfi coast and the Costa degli Dei, but also as an ideal place for holidays to spend between the sea, the mountains and cultural-traditional events, a wide choice of alternatives especially for those who want to experience a slow-paced holiday.
Discover the beauties of San Nicola Arcella with the guided tours organized by the Pro loco. With the “I’ll take you there” tour it will be possible to enter inside the Crawford Tower and the Palazzo dei Principi Lanza or simply listen to the story linked to the historic center with all the anecdotes from the past.
Why choose San Nicola Arcella?
The positive image of San Nicola Arcella is increasing year by year not only due to its evident natural beauty linked to the beaches and the Arcomagno (blue flag for over 4 years) but also to the growth of the town in the quality of the services offered, here’s why it represents a real “jewel” of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast while still maintaining the conditions for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What not to miss in San Nicola Arcella?
- Feast of the patron saint San Nicola da Tolentino (09-10/September),
- Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie(01-02/July).
The events organized by the Pro loco of San Nicola Arcella (in collaboration with other associations) such as:
- Aperitifs at sunset.
- Notes from the village.
- Cultural workshops with exceptional guests.
- Torre Crawford Literary Award.
- Film Festival with famous faces of Italian cinema.
- Torre Crawford National Chess Tournamen
- take a walk to the panoramic point of the San Nicola Arcella viewpoint, waiting for the sun to set in the sea with the sky offering a truly unique spectacle that makes the atmosphere intimate and romantic.
- Eating in one of the many fish restaurants the fried paranza which our sea is rich in or also trying the many typical local dishes in the trattorias (such as "fusilli" with goat ragù or ravioli filled with ricotta and soppressata).
- Experience an evening of live music in the clubs of the historic center.
- Stroll along the street that leads back to the historic center, getting lost in the narrow streets full of shops and shops.
- Stay up late in the most famous nightclub on the coast with lots of DJ sets from famous artists.
