Overview
The secret seaside stay that should be on every beach lover’s bucket list, Baia del Sole offers guests an authentic abode with all the trimmings. Starting with marvellous meals. There’s no denying Italian’s know a thing or two about food and if you were to ask for recommendations, the name Calabria is bound to come up. There’s no better place to journey through the region’s cuisine than at Baia del Sole. A full blown culinary hideaway for parents, this flavourful hotspot also highlights Italy’s other tantalising trait: hospitality. A siren call for gangs with allergies or intolerances to contend with, the well-considered children’s menus here are second to none. Not only that, heaven-sent staff will accompany sprogs to lunch and dinner at ‘Social Tables’, allowing mum & dad to sneak off for a sunset aperitivo by the sea – guilt free
Onto the surroundings. Private beaches are like gold dust in Italy, so the stand-out sands and impossibly blue waters at Baia del Sole are really rather special. A low-key resort for those who want facilities at their fingertips, in an intimate setting, broods bed down in bungalows scattered around the nature-rich grounds. The interactive Kids Club focuses on environmental education, with recycling workshops, visits to the Fragrant Herb Corner, Insect Hotel and Hedgehog House all on the agenda. There’s watersports, tennis lessons and homemade gelato on tap for tweens, with the fun culminating in nightly discos. Should you wish to reclaim your evenings, excellent babysitters can also be booked. Bellissimo indeed
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Flight
3 hr flight from Stansted to International Lamezia Terme & Reggio Calabria airports
Transfer
Approximately a 70 min transfer from International Lamezia Terme Airport or 85 mins from Reggio Calabria Airport
Best time to visit
For the perfect balance of buzzing vibes, sun-sure days and fewer crowds, opt for May or late September
Baia del Sole is open from the end of April to the end of October, and you’ll find our Calabria weather guide below:
April: 13 degrees
May: 18 degrees
June: 22 degrees
July: 25 degrees
August: 25 degrees
September: 20 degrees
October: 17 degrees
Favourite room
Specially designated Family Rooms accommodate groups of 4 (plus a baby cot) in two bedrooms, complete with large balconies or terraces to avoid any nap traps. Bottle warmers, changing tables and baby bathtubs can all be provided on request
Nearby
The tippy-toe in Italy’s boot, you’ll find southern charm in spades here. Captivating Calabria is well-loved by Italians for both its cuisine and coastline. The birthplace of ‘nduja, bergamot and prickly pears, excellent cooking is guaranteed wherever you make your restaurant reservation. With Caribbean-comparable beaches and lesser-trodden towns waiting to be explored, we guarantee you’ll fall head over heels with this corner of the country
Moreover, Baia del Sole itself has received the ‘Italy’s Most Beautiful Skies’ certification from the Astronomitaly Association – celebrating the sublime star-scapes that can be witnessed from the resort. A premier destination for Astrotourism, the sea-view terrace is the perfect place to gaze into infinity & beyond, while (free) special events are also hosted by the amateur astronomers – where guests (of all ages! Little ones are welcome too) are guided through the blanketed night sky with professional telescopes. This is top-tier a celestial show, that shouldn’t be missed
Price & Special Offers
from £253 p/night in low season and £338 p/night in high season
Worth waking the baby for
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Tropea
Officially regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, hill-top Tropea was supposedly founded by Hercules himself. Here, charming, cobblestone lanes are lined with restaurants and shops selling local wares. Head to the bustling piazza for an A* Aperol spritz, before following the narrow strip of land leading to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola – a striking & historic church perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea
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Boat tours
Named the ‘Coast of the Gods’, Calabria boasts arguably the most scenic seascape in the whole of Italy. From morning jaunts to full day adventures, the hotel arranges a breadth of boat trips for all activity appetites. From finding Nemo in the crystal-clear Grotticelle lagoon, to swimming in the natural pools of an old Roman fishpond, this aquatic experience is not to be missed
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Zungri
Zungri, or the City of Stone, is an unique cave settlement just 20 minutes from the hotel, where time appears to have stood still for centuries. Tiny Travellers will love exploring the stone houses and learning the legends of these ancient wonders. The nearby Museum of Rock and Peasant Civilisation offers an interactive illustration of everyday objects and 19th century life
Reviews from other parents
You know you’ve been on a great holiday when your children are asking when you can go back, over and over, for months. We all loved Baia del Sole, it was the perfect place for a family: safe, a huge array of activities – and a beach! As parents, we spent many lovely days having cocktails and snacks then nipping off for a swim or a game of tennis with the children. As for them, they were in heaven, free to run about and do activities with the excellent kids’ club team. They loved a knot tying class, which was unexpected! The food is excellent, the atmosphere sociable and the view across the sea, with a volcano on the horizon, is unforgettable. We will be back!
Martin, Tiny Travellers aged 11 & 8
