Tropea beach

Central municipal beaches separated by the ancient monastery fortress of Saint Mary (Santuario S. Maria dell’Isola), are characterized by fine white sand and crystal clear water allowing to see the finest details of underwater flora and fauna on the considerable depth. Close to the fortress, the most expensive parking lot (€20 per day) is situated. Many parking lots are equipped along the coastline, including free ones, so you don't have to hurry.

The infrastructure is well-developed in Rotonda and Cannone beaches, the territory has water closets, cafes, pizzerias, and beach equipment rental. Washing cabins can be found on paid sites.

Bottom by the shore is even, sand and pebbly. It is pleasant to walk on small smooth stones ingrained in soft sand, no beach shoes are required. Depth starts several meter from the shore but swimming here is safe even for unexperienced swimmers and novices because the descent is visible in all small details through transparent water.

Colorful umbrellas, sling chairs and deck chairs cover all the available space, and resourceful fans of recreation in a crowd find small spots between them, lay plaids and towels and relax.

It is possible to find more quiet and calm places on such beaches as Linguata, Grotte del Cavaliere, Convento, on which the ranks of sun worshippers are gradually  thinning out with distance from the center. It is not a good idea to drive to the site selected; it's better to walk along the beach.

Convento, a small beach in a bay between the cliffs, impressed the most. Once upon a time, a monastery was situated here, so the beach is known as the "monastery beach" today.

Beaches of Knight's Caves (Grotte del Cavaliere), famouus with their magnificent land and underwater landscape, are no less attractive. Waterlogged grottos in cliffs, rich in luxuriant algae and various representatives of local fauns, are of great interest to divers.

Italians from all over the country, numerous tourists from Great Britain, Germany, and France relax on beaches of Tropea. Going to he southern edge of the Apennine peninsula, you should not take children younger than 10 years. It is too hot, noisy and exhausting there, plus issues with habitual baby food, and loads of insects typical fro the climate zone.

When is it better to go

In terms of climate, the period from May to October is the most favorable for visiting Italy. The air and water temperature becomes ideal for a classic beach holiday, followed by a trip to the coast of Italy. However, it is necessary to remember that a long summer with the scorching sun, warm sea and pleasant sea breeze attracts crowds of tourists.