Grotticelle

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The three bays of Grotticelle are the most famous and most evocative bathing places of the municipality of Ricadi, in Calabria and they are linked with Cape Vatican.

Before gaining a great tourist importance, Grotticelle was populated by persons who lived thanks to agricultural and fishing resources. By the ‘80s, this place is being the engine pulling the whole economy of Ricadi, thanks to the tourism which has considerably increased the incomes and the standards of living of inhabitants (it was calculated that the per-capita income of the little town is one of the highest in Calabria).

Therefore near Grotticelle hundred of tourist structures was built: there are campings, wild tourist villages located near the sea, hotels (from 2 to 5 stars), residences and farm holidays located in the hills.

From Grotticelle small beaches can be reached if one wants to stay in perfect quietness.