Places
Beach·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Arco Magno, San Nicola Arcella
Calabria
Below San Nicola Arcella a stepped path drops to a scrap of sand walled in by rock, open to the sea only through a tall natural arch — the "Arco Magno". Swim or wade out through it for the classic view back at the arch framing the beach. Best at low season or early morning; it is small and popular.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+90 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Paid
Paid summer parking in San Nicola Arcella; walk to the signed path down.
Water
None on the path or beach — carry water.
Highlights
- Beach entered through a sea arch
- Cliff-enclosed cove on the Riviera dei Cedri
- Stepped access path from the village
With your dog
Leashed on the cliff path; the tiny beach is often too crowded for dogs in peak summer.
