Casa Il Gelsomino - Holiday apartment at Tropea

Modern ambience within ancient walls

In the traffic-calmed center of Tropea, in the midst of the Old Town's fascinating maze of alleys, lies venerable 18th century Palazzo Cesareo. The palazzo houses the holiday apartments, amongst others 3rd-floor apartment Casa Il Gelsomino, and the guest room of B&B Casa Le Terrazze.

• B&B Casa Le Terrazze - Guest room
• Casa Stella Marina
• Casa Luna
• Casa Mare Blu

Given its location, Casa Il Gelsomino is a good choice for holidays at Tropea. You get to experience the Mediterranean atmosphere of this unique coastal town up close, and yet you are only 200 m from the white sandy beach it is so well-known for.

Cozy holiday apartment in the heart of Tropea

Casa Il Gelsomino is laid out for a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The apartment includes a well-appointed live-and-eat-in kitchen (incl. modern induction cooktop), where a sofa (bed) provides additional sleeping facility, a bedroom (double bed) and two bathrooms (shower/WC/bidet, hair dryer each).
The live-and-eat-in kitchen opens onto a small terrace, which is furnished with a bench and a table.

Casa Il Gelsomino also features air conditioning with heating device, TV in the bedroom and free WiFi.

Parking: Public parking spaces are found approx. 400 m off, on the edge of the centro storico.

Breakfast offer (extra charge; can be added to booking): breakfast buffet at restaurant Incipit, which is less than 20 m from Palazzo Cesareo.

Above the rooftops of Tropea

Casa Il Gelsomino's terrace is a lovely spot, but at any time during your stay, you can also use the B&B's beautiful roof terrace (shared by the apartments and the guest room), from where you have got a marvelous view of the Calabrian Sea and the surrounding rooftops of the town.

The spacious roof terrace, where you can spend morning, noon and evening hours with a view of the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia, is accessible from the 4th floor of the palazzo and comfortably furnished with tables, chairs, deck chairs and sunshade.

Further information

If you do not plan on any far excursions, you can manage quite well without a car. Train connections to the towns worth visiting around Tropea are good and Tropea's train station is within easy walking distance.

The nearest shopping facilities, cafés, bars and restaurants are only a short walk from Casa Il Gelsomino.

Give in to the dolce vita while strolling, delicious ice cream in hand, through the picturesque alleys of Tropea. Settle down in the sun at one of the many small bars or in the piazza and watch the colorful buzz of activity. 

By the way: Michele, landlord of the apartment, produces an excellent local olive oil. Do ask him about it! Combined with fresh ingredients from the weekly market it is a culinary delight.

Tips for excursions: Aeolian Islands, Scilla & Capo Vaticano

Take a boat trip to the Aeolian Islands or stop by the small town of Scilla, also know as the "Venice of the South" - you will find them to be interesting destinations.

Explore Calabria's mainly untouched hinterland with its impressive mountain landscape - you will find it to be worth your while.

Go on a discovery tour of small bays, some only accessible by boat, along the breathtaking steep coast of Capo Vaticano - you will be surprised.

Get to know some of Calabria's most beautiful faces while vacationing at Casa Il Gelsomino!

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