Wild & scenic
Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno
San Nicola Arcella, Calabria · 🇮🇹 Italy
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Calabria's keyhole beach — a pocket of emerald water locked behind a monumental rock arch.
Open Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~26°C in the warm season
- Water
- Glassy emerald in the sheltered pocket
- Sand
- A tiny crescent of coarse sand and pebbles hidden behind the arch
- Swimming
- Calm and shallow inside the cove; space runs out by mid-morning in August
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- A great stone arch pierces the headland, sealing off a pocket cove with a spring-fed cave at its back
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno: frequently asked questions
Where is Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno?
Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno is at San Nicola Arcella, on the coast of Italy.
What is the sea temperature at Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno?
In the warm season the sea at Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno reaches about 26°C. Glassy emerald in the sheltered pocket.
When is the best time to visit Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno?
The best time to visit Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno have?
Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno has a tiny crescent of coarse sand and pebbles hidden behind the arch.
Is Spiaggia dell'Arcomagno good for swimming?
Calm and shallow inside the cove; space runs out by mid-morning in August.