Welcome to Tropea
Tropea, a puzzle of lanes and piazzas, is famed for its beauty, dramatic cliff's-edge site and spectacular sunsets. It sits on the Promontorio di Tropea, which stretches from Nicotera in the south to Pizzo in the north. The coast alternates between dramatic cliffs and icing sugar–soft sandy beaches, all edged by translucent sea. Unsurprisingly, hordes of Italian holidaymakers descend here in summer. If you hear English being spoken, it is probably from Americans visiting relatives: enormous numbers left to forge better lives in America in the early 20th century.
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Aeolian Islands 1 day mini cruise from Tropea
The beautiful mini cruise takes you to the Aeolian Islands, which are only accessible by sea. Here you will find landscapes of incomparable beauty such as caves, coves, picturesque bays and cliff, that the nature created with strange shapes. The Aeolian Islands are among the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea. By visiting these islands, you will gain cultural and intellectual enrichment and an unforgettable memory. The mini cruise has the following stops: Stromboli, the mythical fire-breather, consists entirely of a 900 metre high volcano, one of the four active volcanoes in Italy. On the island there are two villages, the bigger one is San Vincenzo and the smaller one is Ginostra, which is a fishing village. Particularly, the island is rich in black sand beaches which are ideal for swimming and relaxing. Lipari, despite the abundance of fashion boutiques, souvenir shops and cafes, maintains its ancient charm. The fascinating nestled houses, the massive castle and the cathedral are perched on top of a natural rock, from where it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking view. Lipari is a very pretty and lively town with narrow streets and old houses. In Lipari it is possible to admire beautiful nature, excellent infrastructures and urban life, which is worshipped by the international jet set. Vulcano, the island of sulfur, has some high cliffs and a wild panorama. This is what makes Vulacano a destination to visit. This rather strong smell is due to the numerous fumaroles which offer mud baths with a strong curative power.
Best of Italy Food Wine & Sightseeing Tour North to South from Venice to Palermo
Enjoy Italy food wine and art treasures in one all-inclusive tour with private guide and driver with air-conditioned minivan/bus. They will pick you up at the airport or port in Venice and take you through the peninsula down to Sicily. You will be staying in highly-rated rural villas and farms to relax and taste real Italian countryside flavors and atmosphere. The followin itinerary can be customized to suit your availability and desires.Day 1: Guided tour of Venice highlights and Food Market to taste some of the city specialties such as Sarde al Saor and Tiramisù (yes! it was invented here)Day 2: Explore Valpollicella and Amarone Vineyards that surround the city of Verona. Visit its famous monuments: Romeo and Juliet House, the Roman Amphitheatre and taste the Risotto. Day 3: Visit the cities of Parma and Reggio Emilia and a farm producing Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.Day 4: Discover the masterpieces of Bologna and enjoy the best Tortellini, Lasagne, Fettuccine and Mortadella.Day 5: Guided Tour of Florence highlights. Explore the food market and enjoy Ribollita soup, Cantucci with Vin Santo, Finocchiona and other specialties.Day 6: Explore the Chianti castles and Vineyards: Guided tour of Medieval city of Siena.Day 7: Visit Montalcino, Pienza, D'Orcia Valley. Enjoy Brunello and Pecorino cheese.Day 8: Tour the volcanic lake of Bolsena and the town of Orvieto and Bagnoregio. Day 9: Guided Tour of Viterbo and Tuscania with tradional food and spirits tasting.Day 10: Visit Rome and the Vatican. Experience real Carbonara, Maritozzi, Artichokes.Day 11: Visit Tivoli Gardens and Villas and an olive oil farm.Day 12: Visit Capua and its Ampitheatre and a traditional Mozzarella producer. Day 13: Guided tour of Caserta Vecchia and Royal Palace.Day 14: Guided tour of Naples monuments. Enjoy the best Pizza Margherita, Coffee, Sfogliatella, Babà.Day 15: Visit Pompeii, Vesuvius Volcano and Spaghetti producer in Gragnano, italy's most famous town for durum-wheat pastaDay 17: Discover the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Sorrento, and authentic Limoncello.Day 18: Guided tour of Paestum and Cilento natural and food highlights.Day 19: Explore Castelmezzano, Pietra Pertosa and Basilicata art and culinary treasures. Day 20: Visit the towns of Matera and Alberobello and taste Puglia regional specialties.Day 21: Discover the villages of Scalea and Tropea and other beautiful treasures of Calabria region.Day 22: Guided tour of Taormina and Catania. Taste Pasta alla Norma and original Cannoli.Day 24: Explore Piazza Armerina and Palermo, Sicily's capital.Day 25: Visit Monreale and Castellammare. Enjoy Malvasia, Rosolio and bucatini con le Sarde.You will love this memorable tour of the best of Italy!
Stromboli Trekking from Tropea including Overnight Stay
Your experienced trekking guide will do everything to give you an adrenaline rush and take you on an adventuring but safe trek up to the crater, up to 916 meters, where lava fireworks can be observed from a very close range.Itinerary Stromboli Trekking Day 1:14.30 departure from Tropea, arrival at Stromboli after about 1 hour 40 minutes, arrival at the hotel and appointment with the guide. Start trekking at about 17.45pm and after 3 hours, arrival at 900 meters. Stop at the crater for 40 minutes and return. Day 2:5PM departure from Stromboli, arrival at 19.00 in Tropea.
Aperitivo al Tramonto! Giro in barca a vela tra Tropea e Capo Vaticano
Partendo 4 ore prima del tramonto dal porto di Tropea, costeggeremo un tratto di costa. Visiteremo la grotta bianca o grotta dello scheletro. Chiamata così perchè una volta entrati dentro, la parte sommersa del nostro corpo diventerà bianca. E' un gioco di riflessi tra la luce del sole e la sabbia del fondo che rispecchia sulla pelle diventando bianchi come lo scheletro.Dopo un breve bagno faremo rotta verso Capo Vaticanoe passando da Formicoli, la Baia di Riaci, giungendo infine a Capo Vaticano, noto per le sue piccole spiagge raggiungibili solo in barca, come ad esempio Praia i Foco, con un mare limpido e cristallino. Sarà possibile fare il bagno o snorkeling con l’attrezzatura a bordo è possibile immergersi nelle acque dai fondali magnifici in mezzo a banchi di pesci. Al ritorno ci fermeremo sotto la chiesa di Santa Maria dell'isola aspettando che il sole si tuffi regalandoci dei momenti bellissimi. Il tutto accompagnati da un fresco aperitivo e frutta.
Vespa Tour
Scoprite Tropea e i suoi dintorni in modo divertente con il nostro Vespatour a bordo della Vespa , attraversando paesaggi suggestivi, ammirando i luoghi, gli odori e i suoni della Calabria. Il tour vi conduce prima a Capo Vaticanocon il suo belvedere mozzafiato, alle case-grotte a Zungri, e poi a Pizzo, dove potrete visitare la chiesetta Piedigrotta e il “Castello Murat” e assaggiare il tipico gelato “Il Tartufo”.HIGHLIGHTSCon uno scooter o vespaPaesaggi suggestiviCase-grotte di ZungriCastello Murat, Chiesetta Piedigrotta a PizzoDegustazione del gelato “Il Tartufo”DETTAGLI Luogo:Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Pizzo, ZungriPartenze:su richiesta (mattina & pomeriggio)Durata:mezza giornataTrasporto:in Vespa o ScooterLingua:Italiano, Tedesco, IngleseNOTE Partenza dall’albergo su richiestaDegustazione del Tartufo non compreso nel prezzoOgni Vespa è per 2 persone
Walking tour a Tropea
Tropea è conosciuta in tutto il mondo come la “Perla del Tirreno. La nostra passeggiata inzierà da Largo san Michele inizio del centro storico. Il centro storico intatto offre un ambiente caratteristico, un labirinto di vie strette, di chiese rinascimentale e di palazzi nobiliari di pietre gialle del 700 e dell’800 faranno della nostra passeggiata un tocco nel passato. Impareggiabili sono anche le viste panoramiche sulla chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Isola, scenograficamente isolata sulla cima di uno scoglio e la cattedrale normanna. La nostra passeggiata termina con la sosta facoltativa in uno dei tanti negozietti di prodotti tipicidove si può assaggiare la famosa cipolla di Tropea .