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Praia I Focu beach
Praia I Focu Beach
About
Praia I Focu beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 45 beaches in the Vibo Valentia region 24.4 km away from its center, the city of Vibo Valentia. It is one of the beaches of Grotticelle settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal blue water and light fine pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Praia I Focu beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Grotticelle, which has a rating of 8.6.
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3.6
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Praia I Focu beach (Vibo Valentia) is located outside the Grotticelle settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Praia I Focu beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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What to do in Praia I Focu beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Praia I Focu beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Wine Bar "Il Faro"• 6 min walk
- Bar Palomas• 6 min walk
- Ristorante La Scogli...• 7 min walk
- Trattoria Da Mimma B...• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Punta faro• 4 min walk
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Transport
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- Cavallotti Bus Stati...• 53.7km
- Ricadi• 19 min walk
Localities
- Grotticelle• 370m
- Vibo Valentia• 24.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia I Focu beach?
The Praia I Focu beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Praia I Focu beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia I Focu beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Praia I Focu beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Praia I Focu beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia I Focu beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia I Focu beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia I Focu beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia I Focu beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Praia I Focu beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia I Focu beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia I Focu beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Wine Bar "Il Faro" is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia I Focu beach?
There are 1162 places to stay in the Praia I Focu beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia I Focu beach include:
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How far is the Praia I Focu beach from parking?
The Praia I Focu beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia I Focu beach?
There are 4 attractions near Praia I Focu beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Punta faro located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia I Focu beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia I Focu beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia I Focu beach (Vibo Valentia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Praia I Focu beach (Vibo Valentia) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Praia I Focu beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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