Excursion Tropea and Monte Poro

Distance: 14 km / Duration: 5 hours
Elevation Gain: ↑150 m / ↓600 m
An expert hiking guide will lead you into the inland of Tropea, starting from the Castle of the Toraldo family in Carià. From the Toraldo family’s castle, the summer residence of the tropean philosopher Pasquale Galluppi, the first urban settlement called Caria was built in the namesake valley, probably during the Byzantine era. The Byzantines passed through this area and reached the Barone area, where, according to legend, in 1982 a man dressed in white appeared, collecting oregano. This event is the basis of the curious tradition that this place is known as "the apparition".
The hike continues along the Burmaria stream, where a stop to refresh is planned. After a short break, the walk will continue for about an hour until reaching your destination. In this last part of the path, there is a cave that was inhabited by a local man until about 30 years ago. The guide will then take you to an ancient watermill in Tropea. Here, you will have time to take a beach break or visit the historic center of Tropea.