Monte Sant'Elia (Costa Viola)
Monte Sant'Elia
A highland viewpoint on the Costa Viola at about 580 meters, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aeolian Islands.
Monte Sant'Elia sits just outside the town of Palmi and is the best lookout on the Costa Viola (Purple Coast). From the summit platform at roughly 580 meters, the steep coastline stretches all the way to Scilla and the Strait of Messina. At sunset the sea takes on a purple tint, and on clear days you can make out the Aeolian Islands and Sicily. The hilltop is covered in pine forest and has a small chapel and a cross. You can drive right up, and admission is free. It makes a good stop on the drive from Tropea to Scilla.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Scilla & Chianalea
- Castello Ruffo di Scilla
- Grotticelle Beach
- Capo Vaticano
- Praia i Focu
- Riaci Beach
- Tropea Old Town
- Tropea Cathedral