Tropea is on the west coast of the Calabrian peninsula. This is one of Italy’s most beloved seaside towns, so you’ll find a lot of tourists here in the summer months. But don’t let the crowds put you off – the area’s popularity means that you’ll find a broad choice of good restaurants along with a great atmosphere in the town in the evenings.
Legend has it that Scilla was founded by Odysseus when he had to go ashore here on his way back from the Trojan wars. Today Scilla is a delightful fishing village with around 5,000 permanent inhabitants. In summer many people choose to stay here and enjoy the lovely beaches and the views of Sicily and, weather permitting, the Aeolian islands with their active volcanoes
