La Spiaggia Libera di Letojanni

Capo Vaticano, the last strip of land before the Straits of Messina, thrusts dramatically from the sea, its white rocks battered and eroded by centuries of breakers that have taught sailors to respect and fear this fascinating, almost mysterious place. Capo Vaticano its majestically enthroned in a turquoise sea, as it dominates the archipelago of the Aeolian Islands to the north-west, the Gulf of to the north-east, to the south-west the Gulf of Gioia Tauro and, beyond, the Straits of Messina culminating in Mount Etna.This part of Calabria, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, contains the ancient fascination of a thousand years of history. The sea that caresses the snow-white beaches and the wildness of the rocks make visitors lose their sense of time, as it conceals beneath its waves the secrets of ancient shipwrecks, the relics of which have frequently been discovered. Life in the area is dominated by fishing; its waters are visited by the great swordfish, tuna, blue sharks etc.

We are open on Sunday, but you can visit the site by reservation also on the other days of the week. It is recommended to book even on regular opening days. We are Hisn al-Giran, an association of archeologists and hiking guides who take care of the archaeological site. Contact us to know about our tours in italian, english and french! Byzantine Village is a place where archeology and nature, history and landscape intertwine harmoniously... An ancient rocky settlement, which stands between century old trees and stately conifers, where tombs, pigeon coops, ancient wineries, an arabic qanat, and a Byzantine stone church are still evident among these majestic rock walls.