Introduction
Tropea is a cliffside seaside town in Calabria, southern Italy, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea's Gulf of Saint Euphemia. It is known for its historic old town perched atop dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches with turquoise water below, the Shrine of Santa Maria dell'Isola, and its famous red onions. Often called the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea,' it is one of southern Italy's most scenic coastal destinations.