Il Giardino dei Tramonti di Ulisse

House overlooking the sea of Tropea with a garden overhanging the cliff!
The apartment has an enchanting garden,unique in the whole bay , from which you can admire unforgettable sunsets.

The he majestic Stromboli stands out on the horizon and, towards mid-August the sun dives right into its crater. Legend has it that even Ulysses, fascinated by that sunset, changed course towards the islands of the King of the Winds.And when the air is clear, the splendid Aeolian islands are all revealed, giving the eyes a show that takes the breath away : these are the famous Ulysses’ sunsets.
Seventies Residence renewed with all the comforts for a relaxing holiday
At 400 m from the beach and 700 m from the old town, just outside the ZTL, whole apartment of 150 sqm inside with 3 bedrooms, tho bathrooms, a comfortable kitchen and a large living and dining area communicating with the 200 sqm garden which has independent access and a lovely little loggia overlooking the bay.
The house is spacious and airy with two double bedrooms with sea view overlooking the garden and a room with single beds convertible into a double bed, all air-conditioned, equipped with 43-inch smart TVs, large wardrobes and chests of drawers. Right in the middle of the apartment a large hall with dining and living area opens onto the garden. The two bathrooms, serving the bedrooms, are equipped with a bidet, a shower cubicle in one, a bathtub and a shower curtain in the other. Dispensers with soaps are available to guests together with soft terry towels.
A comfortable separate kitchen equipped with pots, pans and everything needed for cooking has also at disposal all small appliances including a microwave oven, electric kettle, toaster, espresso machine, blender and citrus press.
In addition, the apartment offers free Wifi, bed linen, washing machine, iron, hair dryer and straighteners.
Resting on brand new memory foam mattresses, toppers and pillows will make you start the day refreshed and in a great mood.
Come to Tropea and let yourself be enchanted by the crystal clear water of its light blue and turquoise sea. Let yourself be dazzled by the whiteness of its beaches close to tuff cliffs covered with tufts of capers, oleanders and prickly pears. And, if you are interested in culture and history, you won’t be disappointed by its artistic and historical heritage. This is why Tropea has become, in its own right, one of the most popular trendy resorts in Italy. Winner of the title Borgo dei Borghi 2021, a competition of RAI 3 for the broadcast Alle falde del Kilimanjiaro. The only Calabrian resort to have obtained 5 sails 2023 from Lega ambiente and Touring club Italia. Moreover, this year, the prestigious English newspaper Daily Telegraph dedicated the cover of its travel insert to Tropea putting it’s photo-symbol: the splendid sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Isola resting on the cliff perched in the sea.
In addition to its coast, which for its beauty has rightly been named “Costa degli Dei” Tropea offers hidden wonders: the historic center, dating back to the Angevin-Aragonese period, with the tortuosity of its alleys where noble palaces with majestic portals unexpectedly , the Cathedral and the diocesan museum built in the XII century by the Normans.
Moreover, from sunrise to sunset, Tropea offers breathtaking panoramas from the various viewpoints overlooking the open sea, on whose horizon, on clear days, the unforgettable scenery of the seven Aeolian Islands appear. In two periods of the year, in March and towards the end of August, if you are lucky, you can witness a truly unforgettable show. They are the famous Ulisses’sunsets when the sun goes down right inside the Stromboli crater.

Among the marine attractions, National Geographic highlighted the neighboring Bay of Riace (1 km from the house) declaring it the most beautiful bay in Italy for diving and snorkelling.