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Santa Maria dell’Isola – Tropea - Vista da Santa Maria dell'Isola al tramonto - 1📷 Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Santa Maria dell’Isola

Tropea, Italy

Views

A sanctuary on a rock above Tropea’s beach, the emblem of Calabria’s coast. Watch the sunset from the old town’s cliff-top balconies opposite.

Nearest town
Tropea, Italy
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
38.6793, 15.8946
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Da Ciccio ParkingMotorhome stopover
    0 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Marina dell'IsolaCampsite
    0 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola · 52 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Marina del ConventoCampsite
    0 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola · 80 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Borgo sul Porto camperMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping UlivetoCampsite
    8 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Villaggio Camping MimosaCampsite
    19 km from Santa Maria dell’Isola · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Santa Maria dell’Isola?

Santa Maria dell’Isola is in Tropea, Italy, at GPS 38.6793, 15.8946. It is about 14 km from Briatico.

Can you camp near Santa Maria dell’Isola?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Da Ciccio Parking, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Santa Maria dell’Isola?

Santa Maria dell’Isola is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Calabria’s Coast of the Gods.

What is there to see near Santa Maria dell’Isola?

Places worth a stop nearby: Capo Vaticano (9 km), Piedigrotta church (24 km), Chianalea di Scilla (50 km) and Riace Bronzes, Reggio Calabria (66 km).

When is the best time to visit Santa Maria dell’Isola?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)