Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 3
318 mi0.8 mi
Bergamot, Coast of the Gods and Pollino in the Heart
On the third day of the trip, on the reverse route back to Naples, we will be able to discover and taste bergamot in different forms, we will also have the opportunity to admire from Tropea wonderful views of the Costa degli Dei.
Before leaving Calabria, we will make a brief stop in Castrovillari to discover what this city has in store for us.
Finally, in the evening, to end the trip on a high note, we will enjoy a special dinner in Vietri sul Mare.
Ready to complete this journey?
5.3 mi
20 min
09:1545 min
Il Bergamotto
Ray Calabria is famous for its fruit, bergamot, and we absolutely cannot leave town without tasting something made from this fruit. So it is time to stop by the Il Bergamotto pastry bar. Here you can enjoy sweets of all kinds and in particular those made with bergamot as the raw material. Also inside you will be able to have a few chats with the owner to let him tell you more about the fruit.
72.4 mi
1 hr 40 min
11:405 min
Area di parcheggio
We arrive in Tropea and leave the car ready to head to the Shrine of Santa Maria dell'Isola di Tropea.
0.1 mi
5 min
11:501 hr
Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola di Tropea
This L u place of worship, full of charm, cannot be missed as a stop on our journey of discovery of Tropea.
After an easy route full of enchanting views to admire and photograph, you can admire this shrine in all its beauty.
0.4 mi
10 min
13:001 hr
La Villetta Ristorante
It's time for an excellent lunch break at La Villetta. This family-run restaurant enjoys a great location, close to one of Tropea's most beautiful views. But above all, the quality of the food served from its kitchen wins out.
0.1 mi
5 min
14:0510 min
Terrazza panoramica Tropea
After lunch, a short walk from the restaurant is the Tropea Scenic Terrace from which to admire one of the various views of the city's coastline.
0.4 mi
10 min
14:305 min
Area di parcheggio
With our trip to Tropea now complete, it's time to get back on the road in the direction of Naples, but our trip still has a couple of goodies in store for us!
114.8 mi
2 hrs 30 min
17:1510 min
Santuario-Basilica minore Pontificia di Santa Maria del Castello
After a few hours' drive, we arrive in Castrovillari and have easy access to the Basilica Minore Madonna del Castello in Castrovillari. Fascinating not only for its mysticism and quietness far from the hustle and bustle of the city, but also for the view of Mount Pollino and other neighbouring mountains.
0.3 mi
5 min
17:3010 min
Church of Saint Julian
Not far from the previous one, we find ourselves able to admire another Basilica rich in history: the one dedicated to St. Julian.
This small place of worship, is located at the foot of the Giudecca staircase, which runs from north to south through the historic center.
0.7 mi
5 min
17:4515 min
Ellisse Bar Gelateria
A quick stop for coffee or ice cream and we are ready to go again!
124.9 mi
2 hrs 15 min
20:151 hr 30 min
Ristorante 34 da Lucia
Before ending our trip, why not stop for dinner in Vietri?
Let's enjoy a great Campanian seafood dinner in the town square!
Opening Hours:
Open
Wednesday through Monday
12-15/19-23
Closed Tuesday