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Tropea is the crown jewel of the Costa Degli Dei. Situated on a rock above the sea, the old town attracts thousands and thousands of visitors every year. You can stroll through the narrow streets or relax in the central square with an espresso or a light lunch or dinner. Worth seeing is the Norman cathedral from the 12th century with the diocesan museum in the neighbouring bishop's palace. Not to miss is the photogenic view of Tropea’s Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola located on a peninsula below the old town. Several vantage points offer stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the harbour and the white sandy beaches of Tropea. An evening stroll through the old town is a rewarding endeavour that can be concluded in style with a Campari soda or an Aperol spritz in one of the numerous restaurants. TIP: From Torre Marino, for a small fee there is a shuttle bus to Tropea several times a day. Just ask at the reception. The street market in Tropea next to the cemetery, which is worth a visit by itself, is on Saturdays. And on Mondays you can go the market in neighbouring Santa Domenica which can be reached with the hotel's own shuttle bus as well. From Torre Marino it is about 10 km or about 15 minutes by car to Tropea. Note: In summer the old town of Tropea is closed for cars.

Tropea

Capo Vaticano creates a Caribbean flair in Calabria: crystal clear water, beautiful bays and white beaches in a landscape alive with flowering oleanders and cacti. A particularly beautiful view of Capo Vaticano can be enjoyed from the viewpoint at the lighthouse (keep right at the entrance to the village). Besides a fantastic view of the bays and beaches of Capo Vaticano, there is also an establishment where you can have refreshments, with a tree from which sausages and hams seem to grow (and which you can buy along with oranges, tomatoes, wine and oil). TIP: On the way to Capo Vaticano, about halfway, there is a pesceria where you can buy fresh fish and seafood as well as deliciously prepared dishes. With a Bianco della Casa often a pleasure! And at very civil prices. From Torre Marino about 4 - 6 km or about 10 minutes by car.

Capo Vaticano

Little known and certainly not overcrowded: the Santuario Madonna della Fontana (or delle Fonti) near the town of Spilinga, where the Nduja comes from, a typical Calabrian sausage spread of pork and pepperoni. This sanctuary, originally a small hide out in one of the many caves in the area, today is a place of pilgrimage with lots of flowery green, shaded from direct sunlight. Over the grotto a chapel has been erected near a spring of which the water is said to be wholesome. The scenically landscaped gardens include a pond with goldfish. Not far away, on the road to Vibo Valentia, there is an old aqueduct where Roman tombs have been found. From Torre Marino about 6 - 8 km or about 15 minutes by car.

Santuario Madonna della Fontana

In Zungri, a small country town not far from the coast, there are cave dwellings from the 12th to 14th centuries, carved directly from the volcanic tuff. There are almost one hundred dwellings, some of which are built on top of each to form a network, which served as a shelter for the local population from the Saracens, who at that time raided the coasts shores. The caves are an interesting sight and easily accessible. Recommended is a visit to the small museum directly at the entrance to the cave area with exhibits about the life of the rural population. TIP: While you are there, consider stopping over in Spilinga on the way to Zungri and visit the Santuario Madonna della Fontana, which is also worth seeing. From Torre Marino about 20 km, about 30 minutes by car.

Zungri

Pizzo, home of Tartufo, is situated on a cliff in the Gulf of Sant Eufenia, about 40 km north of Tropea. Worth seeing is the Castello Murat, where in 1815 Joachim Murat, king of Naples and brother-in-law of Napoleon, was shot after having been held captive for a short while, and the church San Giorgio from 1632, where he was buried. There is also the Chiesa di Piedigrotta, a cave hewn into in the tuff, said to have its origins in the 17th century. Around 1900 it was decorated by Angelo and Alfonso Barone with tuffstone statues of saints. By no means should you miss out on the legendary Tartufo which is said to have been invented here. At best in the sun at one of the many cafes in Piazza della Republica. And what here counts too, as almost everywhere along Calabrian coast, don't forget your bathing suit. From Torre Marino about 50 km, about 1 hour by car.

Pizzo

Scilla, situated on the Strait of Messina, owes its name to the sea monster Scylla. According to Homer, it lured sailors into a deep cold watery grave with its beguiling song 3000 years ago. Today, Scilla's main attraction is the fishing district of Chianalea, at the seafront directly below the city. Several years ago, it was beautifully renovated with the help of EU funding. Also worth seeing are the castle of the Ruffo family, who ruled the city from the 16th to the 19th century, and the cathedral, like the castle, situated above the fishing quarter. One of Scilla's specialities is the swordfish caught off the coast with boats with a high mast, with a lookout for spotting the fish. Recommendation is a stopover in Nicoterra and as always: don't forget your swimsuit. At the coast there are dozens of wonderful beaches with white sand and crystal clear water. From Torre Marino about 80 km or 1 1/2 hours by car.

Scilla

Partly along the coast, partly through the mountains, the road leads to Nicotera, a charming little town that has become famous especially for its former Jewish quarter. Over hundreds of stairs the path leads through narrow alleys, past old palazzi and it reveals breathtaking views of the coast and the sea. Also worth seeing are the Castello dei Ruffo and the Museo Civico Archeologico in the upper rooms of the Castello, as well as the old Norman cathedral. TIP: Take your swimsuit with you, only 1 km away from Nicotera the Marina Nicotera invites you for a swim. From Torre Marino about 22 km or 35 - 40 minutes by car.

Nicotera

Serra San Bruno is located in the interior surrounded by mountains at about 800 m altitude. The road first winds through ancient olive groves and then through a dark forest until it finally leads to the city of Serra San Bruno, and then to the monasterie in the middle of a dense and pleasantly shaded pine forest. Founded in the 11th century by Bruno, a Carthusian monk born in Cologne, the monasteries of Serra San Bruno are the place of pilgrimage of Calabria and one of the most important spiritual centres This is mostly owed to the water to which healing powers are attributed,. In addition to visiting the Certosa di Serra Bruno Museum (with monk's cell), we recommend a walk through the park to the church of Santa Maria nel Bosco Santuary higher up the hill where there is also a small lake. Also worth seeing is the old town of Serra San Bruno with its numerous churches. TIP: Excellent antipasti can be found in the Cascuna del Monastero near the museum. In addition a Bianco della Casa. What more could you ask for? From Torre Marino approx. 65 km or approx. 1 1/2 hours by car.

Serra San Bruno

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Places of interest in the surrounding
Tropea is the crown jewel of the Costa Degli Dei. Situated on a rock above the sea, the old town attracts thousands and thousands of visitors every year. You can stroll through the narrow streets or relax in the central square with an espresso or a light lunch or dinner. Worth seeing is the Norman cathedral from the 12th century with the diocesan museum in the neighbouring bishop's palace. Not to miss is the photogenic view of Tropea’s Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola located on a peninsula below the old town. Several vantage points offer stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the harbour and the white sandy beaches of Tropea. An evening stroll through the old town is a rewarding endeavour that can be concluded in style with a Campari soda or an Aperol spritz in one of the numerous restaurants. TIP: From Torre Marino, for a small fee there is a shuttle bus to Tropea several times a day. Just ask at the reception. The street market in Tropea next to the cemetery, which is worth a visit by itself, is on Saturdays. And on Mondays you can go the market in neighbouring Santa Domenica which can be reached with the hotel's own shuttle bus as well. From Torre Marino it is about 10 km or about 15 minutes by car to Tropea. Note: In summer the old town of Tropea is closed for cars.

Tropea

Capo Vaticano creates a Caribbean flair in Calabria: crystal clear water, beautiful bays and white beaches in a landscape alive with flowering oleanders and cacti. A particularly beautiful view of Capo Vaticano can be enjoyed from the viewpoint at the lighthouse (keep right at the entrance to the village). Besides a fantastic view of the bays and beaches of Capo Vaticano, there is also an establishment where you can have refreshments, with a tree from which sausages and hams seem to grow (and which you can buy along with oranges, tomatoes, wine and oil). TIP: On the way to Capo Vaticano, about halfway, there is a pesceria where you can buy fresh fish and seafood as well as deliciously prepared dishes. With a Bianco della Casa often a pleasure! And at very civil prices. From Torre Marino about 4 - 6 km or about 10 minutes by car.

Capo Vaticano

Little known and certainly not overcrowded: the Santuario Madonna della Fontana (or delle Fonti) near the town of Spilinga, where the Nduja comes from, a typical Calabrian sausage spread of pork and pepperoni. This sanctuary, originally a small hide out in one of the many caves in the area, today is a place of pilgrimage with lots of flowery green, shaded from direct sunlight. Over the grotto a chapel has been erected near a spring of which the water is said to be wholesome. The scenically landscaped gardens include a pond with goldfish. Not far away, on the road to Vibo Valentia, there is an old aqueduct where Roman tombs have been found. From Torre Marino about 6 - 8 km or about 15 minutes by car.

Santuario Madonna della Fontana

In Zungri, a small country town not far from the coast, there are cave dwellings from the 12th to 14th centuries, carved directly from the volcanic tuff. There are almost one hundred dwellings, some of which are built on top of each to form a network, which served as a shelter for the local population from the Saracens, who at that time raided the coasts shores. The caves are an interesting sight and easily accessible. Recommended is a visit to the small museum directly at the entrance to the cave area with exhibits about the life of the rural population. TIP: While you are there, consider stopping over in Spilinga on the way to Zungri and visit the Santuario Madonna della Fontana, which is also worth seeing. From Torre Marino about 20 km, about 30 minutes by car.

Zungri

Pizzo, home of Tartufo, is situated on a cliff in the Gulf of Sant Eufenia, about 40 km north of Tropea. Worth seeing is the Castello Murat, where in 1815 Joachim Murat, king of Naples and brother-in-law of Napoleon, was shot after having been held captive for a short while, and the church San Giorgio from 1632, where he was buried. There is also the Chiesa di Piedigrotta, a cave hewn into in the tuff, said to have its origins in the 17th century. Around 1900 it was decorated by Angelo and Alfonso Barone with tuffstone statues of saints. By no means should you miss out on the legendary Tartufo which is said to have been invented here. At best in the sun at one of the many cafes in Piazza della Republica. And what here counts too, as almost everywhere along Calabrian coast, don't forget your bathing suit. From Torre Marino about 50 km, about 1 hour by car.

Pizzo

Scilla, situated on the Strait of Messina, owes its name to the sea monster Scylla. According to Homer, it lured sailors into a deep cold watery grave with its beguiling song 3000 years ago. Today, Scilla's main attraction is the fishing district of Chianalea, at the seafront directly below the city. Several years ago, it was beautifully renovated with the help of EU funding. Also worth seeing are the castle of the Ruffo family, who ruled the city from the 16th to the 19th century, and the cathedral, like the castle, situated above the fishing quarter. One of Scilla's specialities is the swordfish caught off the coast with boats with a high mast, with a lookout for spotting the fish. Recommendation is a stopover in Nicoterra and as always: don't forget your swimsuit. At the coast there are dozens of wonderful beaches with white sand and crystal clear water. From Torre Marino about 80 km or 1 1/2 hours by car.

Scilla

Partly along the coast, partly through the mountains, the road leads to Nicotera, a charming little town that has become famous especially for its former Jewish quarter. Over hundreds of stairs the path leads through narrow alleys, past old palazzi and it reveals breathtaking views of the coast and the sea. Also worth seeing are the Castello dei Ruffo and the Museo Civico Archeologico in the upper rooms of the Castello, as well as the old Norman cathedral. TIP: Take your swimsuit with you, only 1 km away from Nicotera the Marina Nicotera invites you for a swim. From Torre Marino about 22 km or 35 - 40 minutes by car.

Nicotera

Serra San Bruno is located in the interior surrounded by mountains at about 800 m altitude. The road first winds through ancient olive groves and then through a dark forest until it finally leads to the city of Serra San Bruno, and then to the monasterie in the middle of a dense and pleasantly shaded pine forest. Founded in the 11th century by Bruno, a Carthusian monk born in Cologne, the monasteries of Serra San Bruno are the place of pilgrimage of Calabria and one of the most important spiritual centres This is mostly owed to the water to which healing powers are attributed,. In addition to visiting the Certosa di Serra Bruno Museum (with monk's cell), we recommend a walk through the park to the church of Santa Maria nel Bosco Santuary higher up the hill where there is also a small lake. Also worth seeing is the old town of Serra San Bruno with its numerous churches. TIP: Excellent antipasti can be found in the Cascuna del Monastero near the museum. In addition a Bianco della Casa. What more could you ask for? From Torre Marino approx. 65 km or approx. 1 1/2 hours by car.

Serra San Bruno