Tropea Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Tropea Old Town
Popular places to visit

Norman Cathedral
Look for a revered Byzantine icon of the town’s patron saint, Madonna of Romania, as well as two unexploded World War II bombs in this centuries-old cathedral.

Diocesan Museum
See religious themed sculptures, frescoes and reliquary busts as well as exhibits covering ancient burial practices in this ecclesiastical museum.

View of the Corso
Learn about the local history of Tropea with a stop at View of the Corso.

Port of Tropea
Dock your boat at Tropea’s main harbor, which has space for about 450 boats of varying sizes as well as lots of useful amenities.

Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery
Sitting high on a chunk of rock jutting out into the sea, this iconic medieval-style monastery is an icon of the town of Tropea.

Palombaro Cave
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palombaro Cave during your travels in Tropea. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Activities

Tropea: Snorkeling Excursion by Dinghy with Aperitif

From Tropea: Alessandro Excursions to Capo Vaticano

By boat between the sea and the most beautiful beaches! Capo Vaticano - Tropea - Briatico

The exciting private tour for you or your family

Private transfer from Tropea to Naples, 2 hour stop in Salerno
Our pick of the best Tropea Old Town Hotel Deals

La Dolce Vita a Tropea
Great location, wonderful breakfast and nice staff
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Il Duca
Rooms were very clean and spacious, had a great variety for breakfast Location was perfect to the main attractions in Tropea and to the beach. Lots of waling options to restaurants and cafe's.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Radici Tropea
Very clean and well appointed room. A very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Residenza il Barone
Amazing location, host was wonderful, helpful and so welcoming!! Deluxe room did have loud adjacent church bells that woke us up at 7am/ 7:30 etc. normally wouldn’t have bothered us… but felt more disruptive than it should have only because the A/C (weak to begin with) turned off several times during ...
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2024

Townhouse Tropea
What a wonderful stay. The staff and in particular the owners were most hospitable. They went out of their way to assist.Excellent position. Beautiful surroundings and decor. Throughly recommended the stay
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Martina, centre, 5 min. walk beach, 10 min walk trainstation in palazzo 1721
If you're looking to experience a genuine Tropea experience/accomodation, this is the place. A beautiful, old building with high ceilings, character and charm but with a washing machine and internet! Although it is located centrally, it is very quiet and peaceful inside. The owner, Pasquale, is incredibly ...
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025


