Tropea is a small Italian town on the east coast of Calabria which is attracting attention this year, after being named Italy's most beautiful village in 2021 in the "Borgo dei Borghi 2021" (Village of Villages 2021) competition. But is Tropea worth visiting? And what is Tropea known for? We have all the details and some great reasons to visit Tropea.
How do you get to Tropea, Italy?
Reaching Tropea, the most beautiful village in Italy, is not the easiest task. However, your journey will be greatly rewarded as soon as you catch sight of this stunning village in Calabria, located in the province of Vibo Valentia.
While it's easiest to arrive by car, there are also options for travelling to Tropea by public transport. The nearest airport to Tropea is Lamezia Terme International Airport and from there, you ned to catch a bus or take a taxi to Lamezia Terme station. Here, you'll be able to then catch another train to Tropea, a journey which takes about an hour but only costs a few euros one way.
Where is Tropea located?
Perched on an imposing cliff overlooking the sea, Tropea is one of the jewels of Calabria and the entire peninsula, and it is no coincidence that it was chosen as the most beautiful village in Italy in 2021. Tropea is located on the western side of the region of Calabria, on the coast washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea, known as the Costa degli Dei (Coast of the Gods).
The sea and beaches in Tropea
This picturesque old fortified town perched on the cliffs overlooks stunning beaches and the most beautiful blue sea. People often ask is Tropea worth visiting, and we can reassure you that the sea alone is a very good reason to head to Tropea. The most famous beaches in Tropea are: Cannone Beach, Rotonda Beach, 'A Linguata, Marina dell'Isola, Convento Beach, Passo Cavalieri Beach and L'Occhiale Beach. The Grotta del Palombaro (Palombaro Cave) also deserves a special mention, as it can only be reached by sea and is sheltered by a large cave.
What to see and do in Tropea
What is Tropea known for? And what is there to see and do there? There is so much to see in Tropea, also known as the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and as well as the crystal-clear sea, pleasant weather, well-equipped beaches and beautiful surroundings that Tropea is known for, there's even more to see and do.
With a range of hotels and B&Bs to suit all budgets. the historic town centre of Tropea is definitely one of the first things to see in Italy's most beautiful village, with its beautiful cliffside shops and architecture. Tropea is home to aristocratic palaces from the 1700s and 1800s and houses that overlook Tropea's famous rocky cliff. Also worth visiting is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola which is the structure that dominates the entire town of Tropea, halfway between a Church and a Castle.
Nearby you will also find Capo Vaticano, a promontory overlooking the sea that is about 20 minutes by car from Tropea. According to legend, in ancient times the promontory was inhabited by an oracle to whom local sailors would turn to before embarking on a sea voyage. The sea surrounding Capo Vaticano is ideal for scuba diving in Italy, something which can also be enjoyed on the nearby beaches of Pizzo and Marina di Zambrone.
Living in Tropea
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