San Nicola Arcella (Calabria)

A bay of San Nicola Arcella

View of San Nicola Arcella

San Nicola Arcella is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The village rises on the edge of a steep cliff, overlooking the sea and the wonderful landscape of the Gulf of Policastro. The beaches are nestled in the rock coast, that is a part of the Riviera dei Cedri (Cedars Riviera) so-called for the presence of the characteristic fruits. Under the cliff, a natural harbor lies and, in summer, the small beach offers bathing facilities. At the borders with Scalea, the wild and craggy Capo Scalea stands. It is a small promontory sloping to the sea through some granite blocks.

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Chocolate Almond Honey Bars (Mostaccioli al Cioccolato)

Quick and easy to make for that summer picnic, these traditional cookies from Calabria combine smooth chocolate and rich honey.

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I am looking to buy  a car in Calabria and would like to know what it would cost regsister and get insurance for the car. It will be a used car and my nefew will buy for me.

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I am looking to buying a rental apartment in Scalea.   Does this area get a lot of tourists in summer? Are there olany builders in the area whi can help with the renovation of the place?

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