A week to live the Costa degli Dei like a local: beaches in the morning, villages at sunset, a day inland and plenty of real food. A slow pace — exactly the right one for Calabria.
Day 1
Tropea, your base
Settle in Tropea and explore the old town, perfect to get your bearings and pick your favourite spots.
- Tropea
Day 2
Capo Vaticano and the beaches
A beach day between Grotticelle, Praia i Focu and the coves of Capo Vaticano, mask and fins always at hand.
- Capo Vaticano
- Grotticelle
Day 3
Pizzo and Vibo Marina
A morning in Pizzo between castle and ice cream, an afternoon towards the Vibo coast for a quieter swim away from the crowds.
- Pizzo Calabro
- Vibo Marina
Day 4
Inland: Zungri and the villages
A different day: the rock-cut caves of Zungri and the hilltop villages, where time seems to stand still.
- Zungri Caves
- Nicotera
Day 5
Briatico and Parghelia
The sea stacks of Briatico and Michelino beach in Parghelia, two gems that tourists often skip.
- Briatico
- Parghelia
Day 6
By boat along the coast
A boat trip to see the Costa degli Dei from the water: caves, coves and dives where the road doesn't reach.
- Costa degli Dei
Day 7
Tropea, the last sunset
A final relaxed morning and some shopping for local products (red onion, 'nduja, wine) before goodbyes.
- Tropea
Local tips
- Rent a car: the most beautiful spots aren't served by public transport.
- Keep at least one free day: in Calabria the best plans come up on the spot.
- Buy local products in the small village grocers, not in tourist shops.