According to legend Tropea was founded by Hercules. The city which proudly rises on the coast of the Gods leaves no doubt about its mythical origin. The shores of Tropea are a white strip of ennobled private beaches, secluded backwaters and public coves. For infrastructure, head to the beaches of Linguata and Rotonda, separated by a cape that crowns the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola. Mysterious semi-flooded grottoes in the rocks are explored by divers from all over the world.