The pictorial small town Tropea at the "Costa degli Dei" (the coast of the Gods), lies in about 40 m above sea level and ranks among the most beautiful places of Calabria. The lonely bays, the fine sandy beaches and the crystal-clear water enjoy all visitors.

Founded by Herkules, Tropea developed itself in the time of the Normans to a densely populated and rich place. In the course of Feudalism, it became to the choice domicile of numerous noble families. Tropea retained nearly its entire structure of the 17th century. Many churches, palaces and portals are in each corner of Tropea. The church Santa Maria dell'Isola, which lies on beach rock in front of Tropea, is particularly worth seeing.

Romantic lanes, lively small places and many traditional cafes, shops and restaurants lend its completely special charm to this typical Italian town. When there is fine weather, a view up to the Sicilian islands is possible. A visit of the Lipari Islands is possible from Tropea by ferry. The fine white sandy beaches and the small bays lie directly in Tropea and are reachable from the historical old part of town partly well to foot.

In front of the town there are many fruit -, vegetable- and olive plantation, that’s fruits form the basis of the tropean kitchen, which you can enjoy together with fresh fish or shellfishes in numerous restaurants.


Pro Loco
(tourist information, maps, meeting references,
bicycle rental etc..)
Piazza Ercole
89861 Tropea
Tel.: 0963-61475

Agenzia d'affari Tropea1
(car rental, scooter rental, excursions to the Lipari Islands)
Via Libertà 69
89861 Tropea (VV)

Station
The station Tropea is about 10 minutes footpath from the Centro Storico away.

Weekly market
The weekly market always on Saturday takes place.
Fruit and vegetable: Vico dell 'Orto
Groceries: Viale Stazione, Parking lot Contura
Clothes: Via Campo di sotto, Parking lot S. Francischiello

The charmful church Santa Maria dell ' Isola is enthroned on rock in front of the old part of Maratea.

The former Benedictine monk monastery probably has been once surrounded completely by the sea, today the pilgrimage church can be attained from the beach by small stairs. The visit is worthwhile, for the very reason that there is a marvelous panorama view and a beautiful garden.

Twice in the year, it is a goal of pilgrim and because of the fantastic position, it is very popular as wedding church.