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The Costa degli Dei -gods coast- 40 kilometres of very interesting coastal stripes of Calabria is unique for the Schonheit of the scenery and many beaches with numerous Feriendoerfen and camping places. The gods coast is not only the cradle of the nice and famous city of Tropea whose coast is visited mostly because it offers untouched nature crystal clear water sandy bays and green hills.There also lies the cleft coast of Capo Vaticano where one can carry out interesting dives to discover the underwater flora and underwater fauna. An untouched nature which emphasises the beauties of the surrounding municipalities and therefore the Costa degli Dei one of the most popular holiday purposes worldwide makes. The most interesting places are Pizzo Ricadi Tropea Briatico Drapia Parghelia San Nicolo di Racidi and Zambrone.1. The cathedral in Messina a Norman foundation dating from the time of Roger II was begun in 1160 and consecrated in 1197. During the reconstruction after the earthquake of 1908 a great effort was made from 1919 to 1929 to recapture the original form of the building. This involved refurbishing those parts which were preserved such as the sculptured portals dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. other parts had to be recreated as close as possible to the original such as the campanile. This 60m197ft high bell-tower reconstructed using old designs contains one of the greatest of all astronomical clocks a work by the Strasbourg firm of Ungerer -1933-. every day at midday the figures are set in motion and show scenes from the history of Messina including the handing-over of the legendary letter of protection from the Madonna to Messina. According to tradition she gave a letter to Messinan diplomats in Nazareth in which she wrote We bless you and your city. |
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By plane The next international Airport located to the hotel is Lametia-Terme Italy Lametia-Terme Airport supplying national and international carriers. Transfer to the hotel can be arranged. By train Italy has a good railway network which is served on most routes at least every two hours. As almost everywhere a line follows the coastline the entire Italian coast is well developed. If you should plan a journey with the train we are to you gladly with information at the disposal. A Transport -possibly charged- from the station to the hotel can be arranged.By car The road network in Italy is perfectly developed. Italys road network is about 480000 kilometers in length 6000 kilometers of which are toll highways so-called highway. This puts Italy in an international comparison in the front midfield which the supply of highways is concerned. We suggest using Google maps to plan your car trip to our hotel. Car rentals are on many places or book the official Carrier to our hotel -taxi private Limousine- in the event that no transportation is available please contact us so we can help. |
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Recreation: The sophisticated resort is the ideal place for a relaxing holiday for sport and nature a stones throw away from Tropea The beautiful swimming pool situated right on the edge of the beach. a large and well-equipped gymnasium. the sporting area consisting of two tennis courts both in synthetic material with illumination. |
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Restaurant: Capovaticano Resort offers full board in the main restaurant and an alternative choice of food and wine in the Beach bar and restaurant located near the pool. Every week a typical Calabrian dinner is arranged. |
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Opened: 1906
Number of floors: 1
Check-In: 13:00
Check-Out: 11:00 |
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