From TODAY, Traveller
Thursday September 4, 2008
Italy's TROPEA
Tropea in the country’s southern tip shares joys of onion and lovely old buildings
Almost every street in Tropea leads to the cliff edge with a view of the sea. The church and monastery of Santa Maria della Isola (far left). ISTOCK Photo
IF YOU GO
Where: Tropea is on the southern Calabrian coast between Rome and Sicily in the “toe” of Italy’s boot. Trains travel into a small station in Tropea (www.trenitalia.it for schedules). It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk to the town centre.
Lodging: Lots of choices. Casa Del Sole is a B&B in the town centre with four large double rooms, all with private baths. Prices range from 35 to 50 euros ($73 to $105 ) per person, breakfast included, depending on the season. Book directly at www.casadelsole.cc or see www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com for pictures, booking information and other suggestions. The Rezidenza Il Barone wins high marks on TripAdvisor. Prices range from 40 to 60 euros. See www.bedebreakfast-residenza-il-barone.it.
Restaurants: Atmospheric restaurants line Tropea’s narrow streets and back alleys. The tiny Osteria Le Volpi e L’Uva on Via Garibaldi combines cosy ambience with good value. Dinner with wine costs roughly 15 euros per person.
More information: www.italiantourism.com
Where: Tropea is on the southern Calabrian coast between Rome and Sicily in the “toe” of Italy’s boot. Trains travel into a small station in Tropea (www.trenitalia.it for schedules). It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk to the town centre.
Lodging: Lots of choices. Casa Del Sole is a B&B in the town centre with four large double rooms, all with private baths. Prices range from 35 to 50 euros ($73 to $105 ) per person, breakfast included, depending on the season. Book directly at www.casadelsole.cc or see www.bed-and-breakfast-in-italy.com for pictures, booking information and other suggestions. The Rezidenza Il Barone wins high marks on TripAdvisor. Prices range from 40 to 60 euros. See www.bedebreakfast-residenza-il-barone.it.
Restaurants: Atmospheric restaurants line Tropea’s narrow streets and back alleys. The tiny Osteria Le Volpi e L’Uva on Via Garibaldi combines cosy ambience with good value. Dinner with wine costs roughly 15 euros per person.
More information: www.italiantourism.com
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