Hotel Villa Paola Tropea, an elegant boutique hotel of charm on the sea of Calabria, is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the charms of the past, embrace the "sorry to do nothing", enjoy the cuisine of the fine dining restaurant "de' Minimi", contemplate the beauty of the Costa degli Dei and enjoy the privacy, pampered by a discreet but attentive staff.
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Villa Paola Tropea, charm and relaxation on the Costa degli Dei
Trouble, known as the "Pearl of the Tyrrhenian", famous for his red onion, shines with another gem: theHotel Villa Paola Tropea, a refined boutique hotel overlooking the sea, derived from an ancient Franciscan monastery of the 16th century. Here, the historic aura is perfectly intertwined with the modern and elegant design of the furnishings, while the turquoise shades of the sea are combined with the vibrant colours of the lush gardens, embellished with glicine, jasmine, bouganville, palm trees and orange trees.
The Elegance of Hotel Villa Paola Tropea between History and Sea
The Harmony between Past and Present
TheHotel Villa Paola Tropea captures guests with the balance between historical majesty and contemporary design. The 12 rooms and suites immerse visitors in a world of luxury and beauty, offering enchanting views of the turquoise sea and the lush gardens. From the passage of the ancient gate of the convent, which hosted the monks of San Francesco da Paola in 16th century, guests are welcomed by a rarefied atmosphere.
A Dream Garden and an Enchanting View
The property stands on a cliff, offering a breathtaking view of the blue sea of Tropea and the wonderful garden with seven terracesenriched by Mediterranean and tropical plants. The turquoise waters of the sea merge poetically with the color variety of gardens. Glicine, gelsomini, bouganville, palm trees and orange trees create a postcard scenario that enchants the senses and offers an experience of pure charm.
Relaxation between Elegance and Nature
In the heart of this oasis is the suggestive infinity pool with sea view, which is an invitation to relax and enjoy the infinite horizon. From terraces and frominfinity pool, guests can admire not only the blue sea of Coast of the Gods, but also the ancient walls of the picturesque village Trouble, one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Restaurant de’ Minimi in Tropea
The fine dining restaurant "de’ Minimi" of the Villa Paola Tropea Hotel deserves a praiseworthy review, which has won the prestigious award of the Michelin Guide 2023.
The restaurant is a real culinary gem in the picturesque Calabrian village of Tropea, today an internationally renowned tourist destination, particularly appreciated by foreign visitors, especially Anglo-Saxons.
The kitchen restaurant de’ Minimi stands out for its gourmet proposal based on authentic local delicacies, with proud dishes of their Calabrian origins. Michelin inspectors praised its "modern and creative" cuisine, always made exclusively with Calabrian raw materials, including many vegetables and citrus fruits produced directly in the territory.
In fact, 96% of the ingredients used come from the region, 60% of which is organic certified and 57% of the suppliers are located within a radius of 50 km from the property. The philosophy of the "short line" is embodied also by the young team at the top of the restaurant, led by chef Emanuele Pucci and the manager of the Food & Beverage, Luca Cuconati, who has curated a selection of 100% Calabrian wines.
While the dinner offers fine dishes of high cuisine, lunch and aperitif offer one street food calabrese revisited with great originality: ancient recipes of tradition local and "poor" foods, such as lestopitta and morzello, add a touch of authenticity to the kitchen.
The name of the restaurant, "de' Minimi", is a tribute to the kitchen of the friars minimum, called "highly thin", whose origin dates back more than 500 years ago with the friar San Francesco da Paola. This rule is considered the true progenitor of the Mediterranean diet, characterized by a wide presence of fish, vegetables, legumes and cereals, along with unlimited culinary creativity.
Villa Paola Tropea is today one of the most refined and fascinating places in Calabria, becoming a reference point for premium hospitality in South Italy. With a breathtaking view of the sea of Tropea and a unique atmosphere, this boutique hotel with only 12 rooms offers its guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the suggestions of the past, dedicating themselves to the "sweet do nothing", to the contemplation of beauty and privacy, pampered by a discreet but caring staff. This sense of deep harmony also permeates the cuisine of the restaurant "de' Minimi".
The restaurant "de' Minimi" is open both for lunch and dinner, including hours for aperitif, and also welcomes visitors outside, especially during the beautiful season, when you can enjoy the beautiful terrace with sea view. Villa Paola is really an unmissable destination for those looking for a unique experience of luxury and taste in the magnificent region of Calabria.
