Title: Visit Santa Maria: 2026 Travel Guide for Santa Maria, Ricadi | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Maria Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Santa Maria ## Travel Guide ## Visit Santa Maria Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(35 reviews) It was good but not the best Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=16758417&PinnedHotelID=16758417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=16758417&PinnedHotelID=16758417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) ![Villetta Capo Vaticano Tropea 400 metri dal Mare " LIMONCELLO "](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26810000/26800400/26800306/d6fa6024_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villetta Capo Vaticano Tropea 400 metri dal Mare " LIMONCELLO " Capo Vaticano Calabria Stay at this vacation home in Ricadi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia Santa Maria and Grotticelle Beach are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) La struttura si trova a Santa Maria di Ricadi, a circa 450 metri dal mare ma su una salita decisamente ripida: il ritorno a piedi può risultare impegnativo, soprattutto per chi non è più giovanissimo. In auto, invece, il parcheggio non è un problema.La casa è accogliente, con una splendida vista ... Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=26800306&PinnedHotelID=26800306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026&selected=26800306&PinnedHotelID=26800306&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) [See all 1,238 properties in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026®ionId=553248635975859741) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Villa Anna, for 10/13 people, with private pool and near the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35170000/35167400/35167360/1dc76228_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Anna, for 10/13 people, with private pool and near the beach Ricadi - Capo Vaticano Vibo Valentia Stay at this villa in Ricadi. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Grotticelle Beach and Spiaggia Santa Maria are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews) Great big house with an amazing view We were 9 and had a great week at this villa. The pool area and pool house is where we hung out most of the time. Close to many beaches and Tropea. I would recommend for a large group that wants to relax and enjoy the Calabria weather by the pool. The communication with Francesca and Mimmo was great, ... Reviewed on Jul 15, 2023 [](https://expedia.com/Ricadi-Hotels-Villa-Anna.h35167360.Hotel-Information) ![Villetta Capo Vaticano Tropea 400 metri dal Mare " LIMONCELLO "](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26810000/26800400/26800306/d6fa6024_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villetta Capo Vaticano Tropea 400 metri dal Mare " LIMONCELLO " Capo Vaticano Calabria Stay at this vacation home in Ricadi. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Spiaggia Santa Maria and Grotticelle Beach are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) La struttura si trova a Santa Maria di Ricadi, a circa 450 metri dal mare ma su una salita decisamente ripida: il ritorno a piedi può risultare impegnativo, soprattutto per chi non è più giovanissimo. In auto, invece, il parcheggio non è un problema.La casa è accogliente, con una splendida vista ... Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Ricadi-Hotels-Villetta-Capo-Vaticano-Tropea-400-Metri-Dal-Mare-LIMONCELLO.h26800306.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Gisa, with private swimming pool and sea view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44339500/44339447/6a879b4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Gisa, with private swimming pool and sea view Ricadi Calabria Stay at this villa in Ricadi. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Spiaggia Santa Maria and Grotticelle Beach are ... 7/10 Good! (2 reviews) Italy stay The property was not what had shown to be , very small for a group of 15 people and the bedroom and bathroom in some of the rooms you can hardly fit in the showers , very small indeed, the swimming pool was amazing they all enjoyed themselves in pool, the view was beautiful some days and some days ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Maria hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Torre Marrana](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532498948/3a0f2e2d-e046-44bb-9421-6a54d8126b1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Torre Marrana Inspect the vestiges of this important medieval watch tower and attend a musical or dramatic show at the adjacent theater. [](https://expedia.com/Torre-Marrana-Ricadi.d553248621532498948.Vacation-Attraction) #### Capo Vaticano Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Ricadi when you take a trip to Capo Vaticano Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Capo-Vaticano-Lighthouse-Ricadi.d553248635374231286.Vacation-Attraction) #### Spiaggia Santa Maria Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia Santa Maria during your trip to Santa Maria? [](https://expedia.com/Spiaggia-Santa-Maria-Ricadi.d553248635977467923.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Tropea: Snorkeling Excursion by Dinghy with Aperitif](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48052655/2ff4f3cb-695b-40b6-b0f3-ca51b5ddcc68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tropea: Snorkeling Excursion by Dinghy with Aperitif $53 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tropea-snorkeling-excursion-by-dinghy-with-aperitif.a48052655.activity-details) ![From Tropea: Alessandro Excursions to Capo Vaticano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48175731/1735d700-29ec-4a01-b810-6f2e6ebf1a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tropea: Alessandro Excursions to Capo Vaticano $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tropea-alessandro-excursions-to-capo-vaticano.a48175731.activity-details) ![visit to the oil mill and mill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50161212/213bea93-6ca1-4d96-a7f3-ff7efd622bb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### visit to the oil mill and mill $41 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/visit-to-the-oil-mill-and-mill.a50161212.activity-details) ![Tropea Cooking Experience - Visit Mediterraneo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51044966/697402cf-4efe-45e9-8a50-0e4e4957341b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tropea Cooking Experience $132 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tropea-cooking-experience.a51044966.activity-details) ![Tropea food tour with local guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4119110/5f69c87e-977b-4676-85f7-010b5a169c00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tropea food tour with local guide $113 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tropea-food-tour-with-local-guide.a4119110.activity-details) ![Sea, Sun and Relax : Private Excursion 3 h Capo Vaticano-Tropea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3327785/5253fb81-74ac-4c99-82ac-09accc123766.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sea, Sun and Relax : Private Excursion 3 h Capo Vaticano-Tropea $283 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sea.a3327785.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Maria](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Maria ![Grotticelle Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190492/9e9a1043-ce81-4951-9388-dd12491e4584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ricadi ![Torre di Joppolo watch tower in Calabria near Nicotera village ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069736/dcf50c68-4733-49e0-860f-29dd3dc9c218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Joppolo - 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