We have stayed at the Hotel Columba D’Oro in Tropea teice. Loved the location near the Piaza Vittorio Veneto which is a pleasant place to visit, especially at night. The hotel has an elevator and buffet breakfast, though the breakfast room is rather small. Tropea is a great small city with many god restaurants and sites. Both times we were there in October and would go again.

Posted by gregglamarsh

04/19/25 03:47 AM

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Gina, we were in both places exactly a year ago. Our base was in Tropea and Pizzo was a fun day trip. A pair of other excellent daytrips: Pentadatillo, a sort of Calabrian 'Matera' plus Capo Vaticano strictly for its attractive spa. Pretty sure that the latter will be uncrowded by October.
We have a killer 3 bdrm rental to recco in Tropea. I'll simply post my review for Villa Bragho below. Note that the photos on VRBO do not do this lovely house justice. Better imagery awaits til we finally get around to posting one of our extravaganza TRs this summer (I am 'zebec' over on Fodors). Note that the owner's expertise was such that we are seriously considering renting a similar property from her relatives in le Marche later this year.

We also could recco another rental property in Scilla.

'We have rented numerous upscale properties across the globe, but few could match this excellent private villa on the outskirts of Tropea in terms of value. The house itself (annex included) is fantastic and full of special charm. The lovely pool, the constant birdsong and the walking access to town are all reasons enough to rent Villa Bragho, but one cannot say enough about the owner lady. Bravo Ginevra. She was a superb hostess in every way and worked hard from the start to ensure a wonderful stay. Buono buono! This property is a vacation unto itself.'

I am done. The end.