Tropea (Italian:; Calabrian: Trupìa; Latin: Tropaea; Ancient Greek: Τράπεια, romanized: Trápeia) is a resort town in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy"). It has 5,668 inhabitants.
Tropea is a popular seaside destination with sandy beaches, located on the Gulf of Saint Euphemia, part of the Tyrrhenian Sea, on Italy's west coast and was named "Most beautiful village in Italy" for 2021.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 5,668, of which 48.1% are male, and 51.9% are female. Minors make up 12.2% of the population, and seniors make up 27.5%.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 5,133 | — |
| 1871 | 5,703 | +11.1% |
| 1881 | 5,929 | +4.0% |
| 1901 | 6,264 | +5.7% |
| 1911 | 6,001 | −4.2% |
| 1921 | 6,028 | +0.4% |
| 1931 | 5,913 | −1.9% |
| 1936 | 6,088 | +3.0% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 6,953 | +14.2% |
| 1961 | 6,702 | −3.6% |
| 1971 | 6,852 | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 6,868 | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 6,869 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 6,836 | −0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,555 | −4.1% |
| 2021 | 5,911 | −9.8% |
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 7.1% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Ukraine, Argentina, Poland, and Germany.
Main sights
Notable people
- Albert Anastasia, American mobster
- Pasquale Galluppi, philosopher
- Raf Vallone, actor
International relations
