Praia Art Resort
Mediterranean artisanal boutique. Heavy on handcraft and nature — terracotta tiles, bare wood, exposed stone, clay jars on the rooftops. Intimate and adults-focused (12+). The vibe is slow: cicadas in the afternoon, aperitif on the beach at sunset, foraging walks with the resort botanist. Not flashy, not corporate.
Beach service is included for all guests — gazebo with a double bed, two towels, and deck chairs at no extra charge. Just show up.
Why It Matters
One of the few 5-star properties on Calabria's largely undiscovered Ionian coast. Every room was built by local Crotone craftspeople using natural materials. The on-site restaurant earns Michelin and Gambero Rosso recognition. And the location — on the border of Italy's largest marine protected area — means the beach water is exceptionally clear and the surroundings are genuinely unspoiled.
Praia Art Resort is a 5-star seasonal borgo on Calabria's Ionian coast, sitting 20 meters from its own private white-sand beach at the edge of Italy's Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area. Thirty-two rooms, suites, and villas — each handcrafted by Crotone artisans using wood, stone, clay, terracotta, and hand-painted tiles — are spread across a pine grove that muffles out the world. The restaurant, Pietramare Natural Food, holds Michelin recognition and draws on Calabrian farming and seafaring traditions.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe
The artist's room. Hand-painted terracotta tiles in vivid hues are the signature detail here. Sized 28-30 sqm indoors, with a 20 sqm covered/uncovered private patio that comes with an outdoor bathtub — one of the more distinctive features in this category. Ground or first floor positions.
Queen · 29 sqm
Deluxe Suite
The vertical one. Three levels connected by a private internal lift — bedroom and bathroom on the first floor, living room with sea-view TV on the second, and a covered rooftop terrace on top. Jacuzzi and queen bed. A genuinely original layout: you climb through the building to reach your own sky terrace with Ionian Sea panorama.
Queen
Master Suite with Private Pool
Around 70 sqm indoors across a double bedroom and living room with sofa, plus a private garden with its own swimming pool. Designed for couples wanting absolute seclusion. Jacuzzi whirlpool bath, Vimar home automation, kettle with tea selection. The private pool is what separates this tier from the suites above.
Queen · 70 sqm
Praia Art Master Suite
The flagship. 90 sqm inside with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sitting room, and two private gardens — one with a swimming pool for laps under the open sky, the other with a tub overlooking the surrounding nature. Designed for families (12+), friend groups, or couples who simply want everything. Jacuzzi, full home automation, kettle. The most space on the property.
Queen · 90 sqm
Sea View Deluxe
First-floor rooms with private terraces looking straight out over the Ionian Sea. 25 sqm inside, with an outdoor terrace that has its own bath. The view at sunset from these rooms is the main event — the sea view suites above are larger, but this category gets you the same orientation at a lower tier.
Queen · 25 sqm
Sea View Suite
The honeymoon pick. 55 sqm on the first floor with an Ionian Sea view, Jacuzzi hydromassage tub, and a 6 sqm outdoor terrace. Double bedroom plus a sofa that converts to a bed for a third guest. The Jacuzzi and sea view combination is what makes this category worth the step up.
Queen · 55 sqm
Superior
Entry-level room positioned in the pool area or internal garden zone. 25 sqm indoors, all with a furnished private patio. Quiet and shaded — good for people who spend most of their time at the beach or pool and want a comfortable base to return to.
Queen · 25 sqm
Superior Suite
Ground floor suite with a double bedroom, bathroom, separate lounge area, and outdoor patio with a romantic outdoor tub. Warm and intimate design — feels more like a private apartment than a hotel room. Good option for couples who want the lounge buffer without going to three levels.
QueenTerrace Suite
For guests who want to spend most of their time outside. 28-30 sqm bedroom and bathroom inside, but the real draw is the 30 sqm covered terrace with an outdoor bathtub and a separate patio with table and chairs. King bed. Good if you want outdoor space to rival any villa without going full master suite.
King · 29 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The resort owns a 10-meter 'Coastal 10' inflatable dinghy available for half-day or full-day tours into the marine reserve, with a skipper. Capacity 2-4 guests. Minibar and relaxation area on board. Snorkeling in protected waters with exceptional clarity.
Complimentary bicycles available for guests to explore the surrounding area and discover paths along the coast.
Hands-on class with the resort's executive chef, rooted in Calabrian techniques and ingredients. Numbers are kept intimate. Book through the resort.
Day trip to the ancient city of Crotone (15km), with cobblestone streets, a 16th-century castle, and one of the better archaeological museums in southern Italy covering Greek and Byzantine periods.
Concierge-organized visit to the 16th-century fortress of Le Castella on a small promontory into the sea, one of the most photogenic spots on the Ionian coast.
Drive up to the medieval hilltop village of Santa Severina to look out over the Neto valley. One of Calabria's most striking inland villages.
Full-day excursion into the Sila plateau and national park — a highland forest landscape a world away from the coast. Organized through the concierge.
Guided foraging walk through the surrounding Mediterranean scrub with the resort's own botanist. The resort maintains an herbarium of local plant species. Foraged ingredients feed directly into the restaurant's 'natural food' philosophy.
Guided tastings from the resort's own cellar, focused on Calabrian wines. Organized for guests through the concierge.
The pine grove is designated as a relaxation area for yoga practice and reading during hot summer afternoons. Shaded, naturally cool, quiet.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Guests get complimentary beach service: a gazebo with a double bed, two towels, deck chairs, table and chairs. Beach staff on hand. Open daily 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Water here sits on the edge of the Capo Rizzuto Marine Protected Area — notably clear and clean.
Meeting and event facilities available for small groups and private events.
24-hour room service available including breakfast in-room.
Full concierge desk handling excursion bookings, boat tours, nature walks, food and wine experiences, car rental arrangements, and airport/station transfers.
On-site herbarium with dozens of species of spontaneous Calabrian herbs, trees, and flowers. Some show biogeographical links to the Balkans, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean steppe. Open to guest exploration.
Outdoor car park immediately outside reception, attended at all times. Free for guests. Accessible parking also available.
Electric vehicle charging point on site.
15-meter long outdoor pool (20cm–1.5m depth) with a Jacuzzi section, surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and maritime pines. 20 meters from the beach. Open daily 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Private transfers arranged from Crotone airport (15km), Lamezia Terme airport (76km), or Crotone train station. Capacity up to 3-4 people.
Concierge coordinates with reliable car rental partners, including pick-up from airport or Crotone.
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