La Bussola

Overview

La Bussola is the spot for a beach jollies with a splash of comfort and adventure. Expect swanky gardens, whopping swimming pools, scrummy sunbathing spaces with sea views, plus roomy digs kitted out with balconies or terraces. A top-tier choice for families and couples alike—think play areas, water sports galore, and cycle sessions—this place serves up relaxation and proper fun, all with a laid-back vibe that’s hard to beat.

Location

Just a handy 500 metres from San Nicolò’s town centre, hitting up local shops, cafés and a sesh at restaurants couldn’t be easier. The waves at Cape Vatican are just a stroll away, and you can reach Grotticelle Beach, Capo Vaticano, and its epic Belvedere viewpoint by foot in around 40 minutes. For a bigger sesh in Tropea’s bustling shops and eateries, it's a quick 6km jaunt. And if you're flying in, Lamezia Terme International Airport is about 62.6km off—mega handy for hassle-free arrivals. The area’s spot on for water sports and cheeky cycling expeditions.

Rooms

With 32 comfy rooms on offer—most in the main digs and a select few tucked in the annex—you've got options. Each comes with a satellite telly for your telly sesh, a direct dial phone for those ‘call home’ moments, and a mini-fridge for stashing your holiday snacks. Crank up the air con to keep cool, and enjoy a bathroom set-up with both a proper shower and a soak-worthy bathtub, plus a trusty hairdryer. Balconies or terraces on every room mean outdoor chills are always on the cards.

Food & Drink

When you get peckish, there’s plenty to tickle your fancy—the restaurant dishes up à la carte lunch and dinner, while the brekkie buffet sets you up for the day. Whether you’re gluten-free, veggie, or just a fan of good grub, the menu’s got you covered. There’s a bar and café for chilled-out drinks, and the poolside snack bar’s perfect for a cheeky bite between dips. Dining options here are top-tier for any sesh, from dawn till dusk.

Sports & Entertainment

Dive into twin outdoor freshwater pools surrounded by lush gardens—kids get their own splash zone while sun worshippers score a terrace with sea views, parasols, and loungers for a proper lounge sesh. Little ones are sorted with a playground, and indoor days mean TV lounge entertainment. Bicycles are up for grabs whether you fancy a gentle pedal or full-on mountain biking. For adrenaline junkies, there’s a whopper line-up of water sports: banana boats, diving, sailing, catamarans, canoes, pedalos, and surfing—so every day’s an epic adventure.

Distance From Major Transportation Hubs

Arriving couldn’t be easier, with Lamezia Terme International Airport just 62.6km away and a handy shuttle or transfer on tap for smooth starts and finishes. Hitting up San Nicolò’s town centre is a doddle at 500 metres away, so all your essentials and exploits are right up the road.