Places
Beach·Easy·Scenic·Popular
Spiaggia di Copanello
Calabria
Part of the Costa degli Aranci near Catanzaro, this beach sits beneath low cliffs pierced with small sea caves, some accessible by swimming at calm sea conditions. Ancient historians including Cassiodorus praised this coastline's beauty from his nearby sixth-century monastery at Squillace. Clear water and a mix of sand and rock make it popular with snorkellers exploring the shallow grottoes.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Cliffside sea caves and grottoes
- Historic Cassiodorus-era coastline
- Good shallow-water snorkelling
With your dog
Sand beach beneath low cliffs; dogs on leash near the rocky points.
