We were travelling down to the extreme south of Calabria from Naples and wanted a stop over on the journey and booked this B&B from Tripadvisor. It is homely with the most welcoming host, great value for money and if you stay outside of the season, you'll be offered meals with his family. more

We stayed in this B&B after asking the barguy in the 'Nautilus' Bar if he knew a place to stay. He made some phone calls and soon our host appeared. First we had some second thoughts about the price (30 euros, double bed), because we expected a place in the south to be cheaper, but after we arrived there we... more

The best thing about this B&B is the proprietors. Each morning we would chat with Gaetano and his wife Antoinetta. We learned about the town, the economy, and the life of the people. Gaetano was great at helping us decide on our daily itinerary. His suggestions were always right on. We had rented a car, which I would definitely recommend,... more

Our host Gaetano is a marvellous dedicated one. He showed us the city and the surroundings, made sure we saw the best of the place, recommended places to eat (which we great!), pampered us as guests. Rooms were great and clean. The location is splendid, just a short walk from the beach and even closer to a café and gelato... more

Calabria was a wonderful surprise, Praia a Mare is beautiful and the Vecchio Pioppo was one of the highlights of our trip. I had never been to Calabria, but I loved it and can't wait to return. I had expected it to be dry and poverty stricken, but it is beautiful, prosperous (at least the coastal areas) and the people... more

We have been visiting the area and this charming B&B since October 2005 and this year's stay was no different: lovely in every way. Our room and the public areas were comfortable and spotlessly clean, and quiet, the resort of Praia a Mare was as pretty as we remembered, the beach, the sea, and the views (especially around the nearby... more

We had been to Calabria before but had never explored the Tyrrhenian coast before. We had been told about Praia ad Mare by some friends who had vacationed there. When we finally got to Praia we happened onto "Al Vecchio Pioppo" by sheer coincidence. What luck! The accommodations were very good but the hospitality was beyond compare. The proprietors: Gaetano... more

Our family of four arrived without a reservation at Al Vecchio Pioppo late one rainy day in April and were welcomed warmly by the host and his wife, who even offered to cook us a typical Calabrian dinner! Not wanting to impose, we said a quick snack was all we needed and our host personally guided us to the excellent... more

L'alloggio molto carino in una camera arredata con gusto nel centro di Praia e vicinissimo al mare .I proprietari sono... more