For many years, summer tours to Italy have been very popular among tourists from Russia and other countries of the world. Moreover, every year more and more new places are added to the list of visited resorts. So, more recently, Capo Vaticano (Calabria) was added to it, and with it new hotels. Among them, one of the most popular is Villaggio Agrumeto 3 *, Calabria region.
Calabria: geography and climate
Calabria is a region located in the southern part of the Apennine Peninsula. Its western shores are washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea, and the eastern - by the Ionian. Calabria consists of 5 provinces - these are Reggio Calabria, Cosenza, Catanzaro, Crotone and Vibo Valentia. It is on the territory of the latter that Cape Capo Vaticano is located, characterized by beautiful beaches and crystal clear water. 2-3 km from the cape is the village of Ricadi, near which is the Villaggio Hotel Agrumeto 3 *. Most tourists stay here only to be able to enjoy plenty of beach vacations and magnificent views of the cliffs, steppes, bays and cliffs.
Pleasant holidaymakers in Capo Vaticano and the mild climate prevailing here. These places are characterized by moderately cold winters and hot summers. At any time of the year the amount of rainfall here is small, so when planning a vacation, you don’t have to worry that a beach holiday will be spoiled by prolonged rains.
How to get there
At a distance of 1 km from the nearest resort center is the hotel Villaggio Agrumeto 3 *. Lamezia Terme - the international airport where tourists from all over the world usually arrive, is located 68 km from the hotel. There are several ways to get from the airport to the hotel - take a taxi directly on arrival, arrange a transfer in advance, or go to Capo Vaticano by rail.
It is worth noting that the latter is the most budgetary option, however, first you will need to get from the airport to the train station using the local bus. And then you just need to take a ticket and, after waiting for the train, following the route Lamezia - Terme - Reggio Calabria, get to the station of Ricadi. From the station to the Hotel Villaggio Agrumeto 3 * walk no more than 15 minutes. By the way, thanks to the proximity of the station, you can diversify your stay in Capo Vaticano with trips to other cities in the region, many of which are famous for their rich historical past.
Number of rooms
Hotel Villaggio Agrumeto consists of one building, built in 1980, and adjacent to it a fairly large area. A huge advantage of the hotel is its location in close proximity to the sea - no more than 100 m. For guests vacationers are offered 80 different rooms, among which there are standard rooms (20) and apartments (60). Standard rooms have an area of 15-23 m² and are designed for up to 3 people. The room has a hairdryer, shower with warm water, air conditioning, tiled floors in the rooms. There are rooms with sea, garden or patio views. It is worth noting that in standard rooms there is no TV, telephone, Internet, slippers and bathrobe, and a mini fridge can be used for an additional fee.
The apartments can accommodate 4 guests at a time and have an area of 20-30 m². All rooms of this type have a private terrace, there is air conditioning, a bathroom, a furnished veranda, a kitchen corner. The bedrooms can be equipped with one double or two single beds. An extra bed is available upon request. It is possible to rent a safe - 2 euros per day.
Nutrition
In the hotel Villaggio Agrumeto 3 * meals included in the price are not provided, because it works on the RO system. But the hotel has a la Carte restaurant and a bar where you can order delicious dishes and drinks at any time. In addition, it is possible to pre-order breakfast and lunch, the first will cost about 7 euros, the second - 15.
As for guests who choose apartments for their stay, they can cook for themselves by using the kitchen corner and buying groceries in one of the shops located nearby, about a 10-15 minute walk.
If for some reason the hotel’s food doesn’t suit you, and you don’t want to cook on your own, you can always use the cafe services, which are numerous in the district. So, many tourists celebrate delicious dishes and affordable prices at La Note and Europe cafes. Having lunch or dinner in the local cafes, do not neglect the local dishes, as they are truly delicious and unusual.
Entertainment and sports
Villaggio Hotel Agrumeto (Calabria) provides all the conditions for a pleasant and eventful pastime. The hotel has two outdoor pools (one for adults, the second for the youngest vacationers), two volleyball courts - on the beach and next to the hotel, aerobics classes, a tennis court, however, equipment for the game and lessons are paid. There is also a TV room where every guest at Villaggio Agrumeto can relax and watch an interesting movie. The hotel also offers bike or car rental. In the evenings, tourists are entertained by professional animators, however, all events are conducted exclusively in Italian, which often upsets tourists from Russia. Although, on the other hand, this is a great way to practice learning a new language.
At a distance of 100 meters is a luxurious sandy beach, umbrellas and sun loungers are free of charge for hotel guests. But here, besides swimming in the purest sea waters and sunbathing in the sun, you will find many pleasant entertainments. This is water skiing, canoeing, and pedalo. There is also a diving center on the beach, where everyone will be taught diving and will spend their first acquaintance with the flora and fauna of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Tourists reviews
The magnificent surrounding nature, magnificent sandy low-populated beaches, the purest sea water - that is what tourists who once lived in Villaggio Agrumeto 3 * (Italy) praise first of all. The favorable location of the hotel also receives positive reviews: cafes, shops and even the railway station - everything is nearby. But as for the hotel itself, opinions differ here. Some argue that everything was wonderful, while others say that for the entire period of their stay they never cleaned their room, not to mention changing the linen.
As a rule, tourists and satisfied prices for renting a car and bicycle remain satisfied. After all, the surroundings here are very rich in various attractions, at least some of them I want to see.
Local Attractions
If you want to diversify your vacation and leave the Villaggio Agrumeto 3 * hotel for a while, then you will have plenty of opportunities for this. So, literally 10 km from Ricadi is the resort town of Tropea, which is located on a sandstone rock surrounded by the bays of Joya Tauro and Santa Eufemia. The city has many historical and architectural attractions that were erected in the XVI century.
Another city worthy of attention is Soverato. Its main attractions are the churches of St. Anthony of Padua and Madonna del Rosario. In addition, a trip to the island of Sicily will not take much time from here .