Village in Tropea and Capo Vaticano
on the Sea

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A paradise by the sea between Tropea and Capo Vaticano

Since 1969, the Robinson Torre Ruffa Village has been an authentic oasis of relaxation and fun, immersed in one of the most evocative corners of the Costa degli Dei in Calabria.

Located directly on the sea between the beautiful towns of Tropea and Capo Vaticano, our resort offers an unforgettable holiday experience where the crystalline blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea blends with the lush green of the Mediterranean scrub.

Just 3 km from Santa Domenica and just 8 km from the historic center of Tropea, the village enjoys a privileged position that will allow you to easily explore all the wonders of this stretch of Calabrian coast, while maintaining the tranquility of a private and welcoming environment.

Our private beach of sand and rocks, accessible directly from the village without crossing the road, is the beating heart of the structure and is the ideal place where the whole family can enjoy a relaxing holiday in Calabria . Parents can relax in the sun while the little ones spend hours of pure fun in Robin Land, our equipped playground, followed by qualified and attentive staff.

Since its foundation, the Torre Ruffa Robinson Village has put the sense and culture of Calabrian hospitality at your service to give you a special experience and holiday in a naturalistic context of rare beauty, where the clear sea and golden beaches alternate with breathtaking views and unforgettable sunsets.

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Our Services

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Wi-fi zone

Wi-Fi in common areas

Private beach

Beach service with umbrellas, deck chairs and sunbeds

Sport

Beach volleyball court, tennis, 5-a-side football, bowls....

Restaurant/Bar

Bar, breakfast room, restaurant (buffet service)

Entertainment

Animation and entertainment for the whole family. Beach, pool and evening to remember.

Entertainment and mini-club

The little ones never get bored. Entertainment and mini-club always included.

From a simple choice, an exciting holiday

You will find a lot of joy, kindness and many friends!

Services for an unforgettable holiday

Dining with sea view

The Robinson Restaurant is an excellent opportunity to get to know the good Calabrian cuisine with genuine dishes and local products served under a panoramic veranda just a few steps from the sea.

Our theme nights, such as the typical Calabrian one and the one dedicated to fish, will allow you to savor regional and Mediterranean specialties carefully prepared by our chefs. The restaurant service is organized with a buffet formula on pre-assigned tables with mineralized water on tap included and without limits, thus ensuring comfort and relaxation during meals.

For lunch and dinner you can help yourself to a rich buffet of national and international dishes, from appetizers to side dishes and fruit, while in the evening the sweet tooth cannot miss the appointment with the sweets and desserts prepared by our pastry chefs.

The La Pagoda bar, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, is open from 08:00 and is a pleasant meeting place where you can enjoy delicious aperitifs, refreshing drinks, delicious cocktails, ice creams and sandwiches of all tastes.

Adjacent to the bar, overlooking the sea, is the breakfast room where breakfast is served from 8:00 to 10:00 with continental buffet service with a savory corner on free tables, allowing you to start the day calmly and enjoying the sea view.

Payment within the village can only be made by means of a prepaid card, the “Robinson Card“, which you can recharge at the reception and whose remaining credit will be returned to you at the end of your stay (only in the case of cash top-ups), thus ensuring maximum practicality and safety during your stay at the village.

Private beach and swimming pool

The Robinson offers a private beach of sand and rocks, directly accessible from the village. For each accommodation are included 1 umbrella, 1 sunbed and 1 deckchair. Possibility to rent comfortable exotic straw umbrellas between the promenade, the pool and the private beach with 2 sunbeds and 1 director’s chair included.
Possibility to rent other sunbeds and beach towels on request. The beach is characterized by the presence of rock barriers that create a sort of quiet area, as if it were a swimming pool by the sea, where the seabed is not high therefore relatively safe for bathing, particularly suitable for families with children. Here you can also use canoes and pedal boats for free, to explore the coast from a privileged perspective.

For lovers of swimming and relaxation, a few steps from the sea between the restaurant and the bar, you will find a semi-Olympic swimming pool surrounded by a large solarium where you can sunbathe. The complex also includes a half-heart swimming pool dedicated to children, where they can have fun under a water game in total safety.

The strategic position of the swimming pool, between bar and restaurant and directly on the sea, allows you to enjoy the various services of the village and splendid views of the coast at the same time.

During the day, our entertainment staff organizes various activities in the pool, such as water aerobics, fitness and games for all ages, making every moment of your holiday pleasant and engaging, in a perfect balance between fun and relaxation, always with the backdrop of the magnificent Tyrrhenian Sea.

Entertainment for the whole family

The entertainment staff, with experience and discretion, takes care of sports and recreational activities, making use of a daily program very rich in events and proposing in the evening, in the amphitheater, an ever-changing show. A group of entertainers organizes various activities for you such as pool games, dance evenings, aerobics, water aerobics, group dances and theme parties. In the large amphitheater on the sea , musicals, cabaret, games and other entertainment will be staged for guests of all ages.

Robinlandia is a large playground duly equipped where children, divided according to age group, will be guided by our staff. The Mini Club for children 4/12 years offers a rich program of recreational and educational activities that will see your children protagonists of nice theme parties, theatrical performances, group games, baby dance and snack parties, all full of fun. The entertainment activities will continue in the evening, in order to ensure that parents can spend their holiday in absolute relaxation.

Special attention is paid to the little ones, a small swimming pool and an area of the Village where, in addition to finding games, they can meet a qualified staff of animators who organize playful and educational activities throughout the day. For children there are high chairs, changing tables, bottle warmers and the possibility of broths and baby food half an hour before the regular service.

Sports and activities

For sports enthusiasts, the Robinson Village offers the possibility of free use of numerous facilities and equipment. You can try your hand at various activities such as beach volleyball on our field directly on the beach, participate in five-a-side football or tennis matches on the synthetic grass fields, or challenge friends to relaxing games of bowls.

For lovers of water sports, in addition to the aforementioned canoes and pedal boats available free of charge, there is a diving school (outside the structure) with SSI certification, and for the more experienced there are guided dives to discover the rich and varied seabed.

Our staff organizes daily sports tournaments for all ages and levels, creating moments of sharing and healthy fun. The activities take place in a natural setting of extraordinary beauty, with the sea as a constant background, making every sporting moment a unique and regenerating experience.

In addition to sports activities, the village offers the opportunity to participate in excursions to discover the beauty of the surrounding area.

You can visit centers of historical and scenic interest such as Tropea, Pizzo, Scilla, Reggio Calabria, Stilo, Locri and Gerace or embark on an unforgettable trip to the Aeolian Islands, visible on clear days directly from the village beach.

Village in Tropea and Capo Vaticano by the sea - Robinson Torre Ruffa

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Map of Robinson Village

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Accommodations for every need

Rooms in hotel formula

Standard Rooms

The standard rooms are simple and essential accommodations, located in small buildings on the ground floor and some on the first floor, furnished in a simple but functional way. These rooms are the ideal solution for those looking for excellent value for money without sacrificing the essential comforts for a pleasant holiday. Standard rooms are available in 2 and 4-bed configurations, with a minimum size of 17 square meters for doubles and 29/30 square meters for quadruples (verandas and terraces excluded).

All standard rooms are equipped with bathroom with shower and hairdryer, fridge (drinks not included), air conditioning (double and single rooms also have a ceiling fan), LED satellite TV, safe and veranda where you can enjoy moments of relaxation outdoors.

The furniture, despite its simplicity, is designed to ensure functionality and comfort, with optimized spaces to offer you everything you need for a pleasant and relaxing stay, in a familiar and welcoming environment, typical of Calabrian hospitality.

2 or 4 People
2 or 4 Beds
17-30 m2

Comfort Rooms

The comfort rooms are located in various two-storey buildings (first floor and ground floor), furnished in an elegant and comfortable way. These rooms are the ideal solution for those looking for more space and comfort, without sacrificing practicality. The comfort rooms are configured with a double bed and a single bed, while for families there are the Comfort Two-Room Rooms, all on the first floor, with entrance, double bedroom and bedroom with 2 single beds.
The 5 places consist of an entrance / living room with 3 single beds and a double bedroom

The comfort rooms have a minimum size of 24 square meters (veranda or terrace excluded), while the comfort two-room rooms measure at least 48 square meters (veranda excluded), thus ensuring ample space for your relaxation. All accommodations have a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, veranda or terrace, fridge, LED TV with satellite channels, safe, telephone and air conditioning for maximum comfort even on the hottest days.

The elegant furnishings and the attention to detail make the comfort rooms the ideal choice for those who want a superior level of stay, without sacrificing the typical welcoming atmosphere of the Robinson Village.

from 3 to 5 People
from 3 to 5 Beds
24-48 m2

Family Rooms

The family rooms are the ideal solution for families with children, furnished in a simple but functional way and designed specifically to meet the needs of those traveling with children. Immersed in the lush greenery of the village, the family rooms are all on the ground floor and equipped with a large 13sqm equipped veranda where you can spend pleasant moments outdoors in total privacy and relaxation.

The 4-person Family Rooms consist of an entrance hall with a single bed where there is the possibility of comfortably inserting a cot, a double bedroom, a bedroom with a single bed and a bathroom with shower, for a minimum size of 31 square meters (veranda excluded). This configuration offers the right privacy for parents and children, while ensuring the necessary proximity for a peaceful holiday.

All accommodations have a mini-fridge, hairdryer, LED satellite TV, safe and air conditioning, to guarantee you all the comforts you need during your stay. The location on the ground floor makes these rooms particularly convenient for families with small children, eliminating the problem of stairs and offering direct access to the garden and common areas of the village.

4 People
4 Beds
31 m2 + Veranda

Apartments in residence formula

Apartments and residences

The residence apartments are scattered throughout the village in multi-family buildings on the ground floor or first floor, surrounded by exotic-Mediterranean greenery and with independent entrance, ideal for those who want more independence and space during their holiday. The Studios or Two-room apartments are present with a sober and classic furnishings, all recently built, spacious and comfortable, with a minimum size of 30sqm for the 3-seater Studio and 34sqm for the 4-seater Studio (verandas excluded).

Inside you will find a kitchen with living room, a large bedroom with double bed and single bed, bathroom with shower, veranda or terrace (5.50sqm). They are all equipped with fridge, LED satellite TV, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning. Accommodations are available for 3 or 4 beds (in the latter case the 4th bed is in the kitchen).

For larger families or for those who want even more space, the Three-room apartments 4 beds are available, consisting of a double bedroom, a bedroom with 2 single beds and the Three-room apartments 5 beds, consisting of a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, a bedroom with 2 single beds (possibility of accommodation with double bed and bedroom with 3 single beds).
Both types have kitchen, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, veranda (about 12sqm) with a minimum size of 35sqm (veranda excluded).
Hairdryer, Led TV Sat, safe, air conditioning on request with supplement.

The residence formula with meal package at our restaurant allows you to have apartments with independent entrance for a safe and carefree holiday, with the convenience of eating in our restaurant without having to think about anything and with services such as Mini Club and entertainment, in a nutshell a hotel service without daily tidying up.

from 3 to 5 People
from 3 to 5 Beds
31 - 51 m2 + Veranda
Village in Tropea and Capo Vaticano by the sea - Robinson Torre Ruffa

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Answers to the most frequently asked questions from our guests

The Robinson Torre Ruffa Village is located in Torre Ruffa, in the municipality of Ricadi (VV), in Calabria. You can easily reach us in different ways:

  • By car: from the North, take the A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway with the exit for Pizzo Calabro, Vibo Marina, then continue to Tropea-Capo Vaticano (the village is located 3 km after Santa Domenica, about 35 km from the exit). Alternatively, you can exit at Vibo Valentia – S. Onofrio and continue to Spilinga, Ricadi – Capo Vaticano (about 38 km). From the South, take the exit for Rosarno, continuing to Tropea-Capo Vaticano (the village is located 2 km from the center of Ricadi).
  • By train: use the Naples-Reggio Calabria line via Tropea with Tropea Line, getting off at Tropea or Ricadi station.
  • By plane: the nearest airports are the international airport of Lamezia Terme (65 km) and that of Reggio Calabria. From the terminal you can request our transfer service for a fee.

The private beach of the village is a mixed beach with sand and rocks, therefore sea shoes are recommended.

For each accommodation is included 1 umbrella, 1 sunbed and 1 deck chair which will be pre-assigned at the total discretion of the structure for the duration of the stay. Exotic umbrellas are available for a fee, upon reservation and subject to availability, on the seafront close to the pool and the private beach, which include 2 sunbeds and 1 director’s chair (this option is an alternative to the standard service on the private beach).

The beach is characterized by the presence of rock barriers that create a quiet area, like a natural pool on the sea, where the seabed is not immediately deep, making it particularly safe for bathing.

Our restaurant offers a buffet service served by our operators on pre-assigned tables for the duration of your stay, with mineralized water on tap included and without limits. For both lunch and dinner, guests can draw on a rich buffet of national and international dishes, from appetizers to side dishes and fruit.

The menu includes 3 first courses and 2 second courses (1 meat and 1 fish), hot and cold side dishes, vegetables, fruit and evening desserts. We do not have an à la carte menu, but we offer typical products especially in the Calabrian evening, which includes ricotta, smoked ricotta, pecorino cheese, bruschetta with ‘Nduja, capicollo, soppressate, Calabrian spianata and baked potatoes with the skin.

For the little ones, before the opening time of the buffet, the kitchen staff prepares vegetable and meat broths, vegetable soups, pasta and other foods that you can agree directly on site.

Check-in is from 17.00, while check-out must take place by 10.00 on the day of departure.

Full Board treatment begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure (lunch always on request and for a fee).

It is possible to enter the structure before 17.00 by agreement with the reception and use the services, but the delivery of the room is guaranteed from 17.00. Of course, if it is ready, we will give you the keys first. There are spaces with hot showers in the structure and it is possible to leave your luggage at the reception.

In our village, children are privileged guests. We offer a Mini Club service for children aged 4 to 12, active from 27 June to 12 September, with a programme full of recreational and educational activities.

Children can have fun in our Robinlandia playground, participate in theatrical performances, group games, baby dance and snack parties. For the little ones, there is a dedicated swimming pool and a village area with games and activities suitable for their age.

Our qualified staff organizes fun and educational activities throughout the day, allowing parents to relax. High chairs, changing tables and bottle warmers are also available, and the possibility of requesting special broths and baby food prepared by our kitchen staff.

The hotel does not have a dedicated kitchen for those with celiac disease and/or food allergies/intolerances and therefore is not able to avoid cross-contamination of food. However, specific products for celiacs and some for lactose intolerant people are available at the facility.

However, we try to satisfy every culinary need regarding intolerances, allergies or special diets. We ask you to notify us in advance and provide us with as many details as possible so that we can best meet your needs.

It will also be possible to bring your own food, such as baby food or specific products, which our staff will take care of heating. In addition, during the closing hours of the kitchen, it will be possible to ask the bar staff to heat the milk.