Title: Santa Maria Travel Guide: Best of Santa Maria, Ricadi Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Hotels.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975859741.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Maria Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Maria Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria.d553248635975859741.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Maria Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Santa Maria Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975859741) - Top hotels in Santa Maria - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Maria ![Hotel Ipomea Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1864600/1864543/06102b42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ipomea Club Via Fortino Ricadi VV Stay at this beach hotel in Ricadi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Spiaggia Santa Maria and Grotticelle Beach are located ... They made sure you stay with them was first class service!! The pool was so relaxing. The beach look like paradise. The breakfast, lunch & dinner was Michelin star rated. I’m looking forward to going back to this resort. I truly enjoyed Giancarlo & Settimo , who went over and above to provide quality ... 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(152 reviews) Great price, good location. 0 complaints Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=6282585&PinnedHotelID=6282585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=6282585&PinnedHotelID=6282585&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) ![Solmaris Tropea - Rooms & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89159400/89159356/eb8ffcad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Solmaris Tropea - Rooms & Suites Via Piave 7 Tropea VV £77 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Tropea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Lido Costa degli Dei and ‘A Linguata Beach are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) In the off season the hotel isn’t staffed full time but the communication by WhatsApp was fabulous. I have never seen a 10:30 am check out, I thought that was a bit early. The room was clean but tiny but the bed was comfortable and climate control easy to use. The bathroom door was too long for the ... Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=89159356&PinnedHotelID=89159356&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975859741) [See all 1,236 properties in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%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 15 Jul 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ricadi-Hotels-Villa-Anna.h35167360.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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17)[16 Feb - 17 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18)[17 Feb - 18 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975859741&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%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.co.uk/Torre-Marrana-Ricadi.d553248621532498948.Attraction) #### Capo Vaticano Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Ricadi with a stop at Capo Vaticano Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Capo-Vaticano-Lighthouse-Ricadi.d553248635374231286.Attraction) #### Spiaggia Santa Maria Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia Santa Maria during your trip to Santa Maria? 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Capo Vaticano - Tropea - Briatico](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3052485/20f08ff8-04aa-4530-81de-d834d19f4c03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### By boat between the sea and the most beautiful beaches! Capo Vaticano - Tropea - Briatico £345 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/by-boat-between-the-sea-and-the-most-beautiful-beaches-capo-vaticano-tropea-briatico.a3052485.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Maria](https://expedia.co.uk/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 - Cities near Santa Maria - Places of interest [Ricadi](https://expedia.co.uk/Ricadi.dx6050448)[Joppolo](https://expedia.co.uk/Joppolo.dx6069736) - [Capo Vaticano ](https://expedia.co.uk/Capo-Vaticano-Italy.d6126748.Attraction) - [Porto di Vibo Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Di-Vibo-Marina-Vibo-Valentia.d6277532.Attraction) - [Rotonda Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotonda-Beach-Italy.d553248635976541315.Attraction) - [Grotticelle Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grotticelle-Beach-Italy.d6190492.Attraction) - [Port of Tropea ](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Tropea-Tropea.d553248621556282427.Attraction) - [Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-DellIsola-Monastery-Tropea.d553248621532498956.Attraction) - [Riaci Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Riaci-Beach-Italy.d6280605.Attraction) - [Michelino Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Michelino-Beach-Italy.d553248621532498963.Attraction) - [Murat Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Murat-Castle-Pizzo.d6262890.Attraction) - [Norman Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Norman-Cathedral-Tropea-Old-Town.d6335322.Attraction) - [Riaci Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Riaci-Bay-Italy.d6279111.Attraction) - [Bivona Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bivona-Beach-Italy.d6277529.Attraction) - [Lido Costa degli Dei ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lido-Costa-Degli-Dei-Italy.d630872532854833152.Attraction) - [‘A Linguata Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/A-Linguata-Beach-Italy.d553248635976541320.Attraction) - [Palombaro Cave ](https://expedia.co.uk/Palombaro-Cave-Tropea.d722750157520691200.Attraction) - [Immaculate Heart of Mary Refuge of Souls Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Immaculate-Heart-Of-Mary-Refuge-Of-Souls-Church-Mileto.d553248635975924100.Attraction) - [Praia di Fuoco ](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Di-Fuoco-Italy.d630870022787743744.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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