Discover Tropea: Holiday Apartment for Coast and Culture

Tropea lies on the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the western side of the Poro promontory and in the heart of the Costa degli Dei. The historic centre is situated on a steep cliff, approximately 60 metres above the sea. At the same time, Tropea is associated with crystal-clear waters and white sand. This combination of coastal landscape and an established townscape makes the town appealing to anyone who wants to combine the sea, culture and walks during their trip.

A holiday apartment in Tropea between the old town and the sea

The historic centre consists of a maze of lanes, small squares and open areas. At the end of a walk through the historic centre, Largo Migliarese forms a viewing terrace facing the turquoise sea. Corso Vittorio Emanuele is also part of a tour of Tropea and offers a beautiful panoramic view. When choosing a holiday apartment in Tropea, it is therefore worth first considering whether the focus of your trip should be on proximity to life in the old town, viewpoints or the coastal atmosphere.

The town’s historical character also includes the settlement that was once surrounded by walls. It was fortified on one side, and access was through defensive gates. The history of Tropea begins in the Roman era. Together with the narrow lanes and small squares, this creates a townscape in which the older past is reflected not only in individual buildings but also in the structure of the centre.

Maritime history at MuMaT

The Museo civico del Mare di Tropea – MuMaT is located in Palazzo Santa Chiara on Via Ospedale in Tropea. A marine biology department illustrates the present-day marine flora and fauna of the Tyrrhenian Sea with shells, algae and skeletons. The museum also displays remains of orcas and megalodons, large marine predators, particularly complete skeletons of ancient ancestors of dugongs and a Miocene whale, as well as two malacological collections.

The Civico Museo del Mare in Tropea was scheduled to close temporarily because of expansion work in the halls and the establishment of a palaeontological library; reopening was announced for mid-September. At the Santuario Santa Maria dell’Isola, opening hours of 09:30 to 20:00 are scheduled for June, July, August and September.

Regional cuisine and experiences on the water

The Sagra del pesce azzurro e della cipolla rossa di Tropea takes place in July. The festival celebrates the region’s traditional cuisine; at the Sagra, visitors can sample numerous dishes featuring red onion and bluefish. This gives a trip to Tropea a culinary dimension in addition to the sea and history, which can be planned as a focus in its own right or as a complement to a tour of the old town.

The underwater world in the waters off Tropea can be explored while diving; the waters are considered particularly rich in fish. This difference in interests can be helpful when choosing your accommodation: a holiday apartment in Tropea is especially worth considering as a base if you want to combine cultural sightseeing, walks, regional cuisine and maritime experiences in the same choice of destination. Whether your focus is on the panorama from Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the sea, MuMaT or the Sagra, Tropea offers several clearly identifiable reasons to visit.

Other places in the surrounding area

Santa Maria Di Ricadi, Brognaturo, Cessaniti, Longobardi, Ciaramiti, Joppolo, Spilinga and Francavilla Angitola

For the higher-level travel overview: Vibo Valentia.