This tall, jagged, rectangular-based spur which stretches from the Calabrian Appenines to the Tyrrheanian Sea directly opposite the Aeolian Islands, is geographically known as the promontory of Capo Vaticano.  It divides the Gulfs of Santa Eufemia and Gioia Tauro.  The Commune of Ricadi lies on the promontory, covering an area of 2,230 hectares at an altitude of 237 metres above sea level and has a population of just over 4,000 inhabitants.  Tropea to the north, Joppolo to the south and Spilinga and Drapia to the east are the well-known little towns which surround it.

How to get to Capo Vaticano

	Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway, exit at Pizzo-Calabro, continue along the coast    road to Pizzo – Vibo Marina – Tropea – Capo Vaticano.
	Tropea Station (7 km)     Ricadi Station (2 km)
	Lamezia Terme airport (65 km)