Tropea Belvedere (Affaccio)
Affaccio del Corso
A clifftop belvedere at the end of Tropea's old main street, overlooking the island sanctuary and the brilliant blue bay. The most classic photo spot.
Walk to the end of the main street and you will find several small clifftop viewpoints, known locally as affaccio. The most popular is at the north end of the main street, facing the island sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, the white sandy beach, and the gradient-colored sea below. On clear days you can make out the silhouette of the volcanic island of Stromboli in the distance. This is the photo spot for Tropea postcards, and it is at its most beautiful at sunset, though also at its most crowded. Another viewpoint is on the south side of the old town, overlooking Santa Maria dell'Isola beach. Free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tropea Cathedral
- Tropea Beach (Spiaggia della Rotonda)
- Santa Maria dell'Isola
- Tropea Old Town
- Michelino Beach
- Riaci Beach
- Zambrone & Paradiso del Sub
- Grotticelle Beach