Tropea

Beaches of Tropea 

 

 

Marina dell' Isola Beach

Marina dell'Isola is a small white-sand beach enclosed between the Rotonda beach on its right and Isola Bella on the left. By circumnavigating the imposing reef of Isola Bella, visitors can also reach the stunning Palombaro grotto.

On 15 August every year the folkloric procession of Holy Mary at Sea starts from here.

Convento Beach

Named after the convent overlooking it, Convento beach is the largest of Tropea's beaches. It borders the 'A Linguata beach on its right, but has no natural boundary on the left. The white-sand beach offers plenty of space and is less crowded than others in town. Canoes and pedalos are available for rent.

 

I Tri da Cruci

I Tri da Cruci is a folk festival commemorating the end of the Saracens' occupation of Tropea during the Middle Ages. Celebrations culminate with a strange ceremony involving the burning of a wooden mannequin on the back of a camel.

The wooden mannequin evokes the hated figure of the Turkish occupying forces as they rode from house to house on their camels collecting taxes and irritating the headstrong and independent Calabrese. With the eventual defeat and retreat of the Turks, the vanquished enemy was immortalised in his most hated guise, namely as the tax-collector.
The ceremony, called "dance of the camel", is accompanied by other events including masses, held in Santa Maria dell'isola church, fireworks and street performance

 

Marina dell' Isola Beach

Marina dell'Isola is a small white-sand beach enclosed between the Rotonda beach on its right and Isola Bella on the left. By circumnavigating the imposing reef of Isola Bella, visitors can also reach the stunning Palombaro grotto.

On 15 August every year the folkloric procession of Holy Mary at Sea starts from here.

 

Passo Cavalieri Beach

Passo Cavalieri beach is the largest in Tropea. With a high concentration of foreign tourists, it is almost entirely owned by private resorts and the access is restricted. On the left, the beach is abruptly interrupted by Passo dei Cavalieri, a cliff overhanging into the sea in one of the most suggestive panoramas in Tropea. Pedalos, canoes, jetskis and sailing boats are available for rent

 

Rotonda Beach

Tropea's most beautiful beaches, thanks to the striking views that can be enjoyed there. Just off the Reef of San Leonardo, it is also very handy - the houses of the historical centre lay close behind it, 60 metres above sea-level. Canoes and pedalos are available for rent, and it's no surprise that this is the town's most crowded beach.

 

 

 

Linguata Beach

The 'A Linguata beach is bounded by the reefs of Isola Bella on the right and by the rocks of I Missaggi on the left. It is a favourite for Tropea's youngsters and a main attraction for divers…