Tropea is an Italian town in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria. Its morphology is particular; it is divided into two parts: the upper part, where most of the population is located and where the daily life of the town takes place, and a lower part (called "Marina"), which is located close to the sea and the port of Tropea. Among the other peripheral areas, there are the locality "Carmine" and the locality "Campo" (divided in turn into "Campo di sopra", which is mainly occupied by vegetable gardens and countryside with some residential areas, and "Campo di Sotto" , where the local barracks of the Carabinieri Command, the Civil Hospital and the Hotel and Catering address of IS Tropea are located).
The city, in the upper part, is built on a rock overlooking the sea, at a height s.l.m. which varies between about 50 meters at the lowest point and 61 meters at the highest point. The historic settlement was once surrounded by walls and nestled on one side; it could only be accessed through doors equipped with defense systems. Based on the 30-year reference average of 1961-1990, the average temperature of the colder months, January and February, stands at +10.5 ° C; the hottest month, August, is +24.9° C.
The average annual rainfall is around 900 mm and is distributed on average in 78 days, with a prolonged summer minimum and an accentuated peak in autumn-winter. Legend has it that the founder was Hercules when, on his return from the Pillars of Hercules (present Gibraltar), he stopped on the coasts of Southern Italy. In the surrounding areas tombs of Magno-Greek origin have been found.
Tropea
Address: Largo Ruffa, 1, 89861
Phone: 0963 61162
Site:
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