- 1 map
- €11.99 per group
- ~2 h 30
Perched on a cliff of golden stone that plunges into a turquoise sea, Tropea is the jewel of the Calabrian Tyrrhenian coast, a town that seems made for adventure. You wander narrow lanes and noble palaces, lean out from sudden terraces, and all at once, down there, you see it: the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, a church standing alone upon its rock, with Stromboli smoking on the horizon on clear days.
Stops to discover
Largo Galluppi
It all begins here, where the old town breathes: a square scented with sea air and ancient tales. Elena opens her grandfather's diary, and the hunt is on.
Chiesa della Michelizia
Just outside the old town, in the Carmine quarter, a great dome marks the church the people of Tropea call the Michelizia, tied to a legend of storms and lights at sea.
Cattedrale di Maria SS. di Romania
Where the sea smells of salt and the bell tower's shadow watches over the square stands the Cathedral of Maria SS. di Romania.
Museo Civico Diocesano
Among paintings, monstrances and vestments, a silver shape makes Elena gasp: grandfather's lantern truly exists.
Belvedere Piazza del Cannone
The Tyrrhenian wind sweeps the terrace and an old cannon still stands guard. From up here, Grandpa's diary reveals the first name of the legend.
Affaccio del Corso
Where the Corso ends, the sky begins: the terrace opens onto the sea like the prow of a ship.
Spiaggia della Rotonda
Climb down to Rotonda Beach: pale sand waits beneath the cliff, and Grandpa's final note hides among the caves on the left.
Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola
Here is where the sea kisses the church: the rock of Santa Maria dell'Isola.
Frequently asked questions
€11.99 per group. One purchase unlocks the map on one phone and the whole group plays together, as many of you as you like. You get access by email right away and the map stays valid for 1 year.
About 2.5–3 hours on foot, at an easy pace, including stops to solve the puzzles. Each map's page shows its stages, distance and estimated time.
No, you can play straight from the browser: Piracity is a web app (PWA) you add to your home screen in two taps.
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.