Villas in Parghelia
Parghelia suits couples and small families after a small Costa degli Dei village next to Tropea, with the twin Michelino beaches. Some homes have a private pool. Evenings in the village are modest, so for restaurants you drive into Tropea.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £497
About Parghelia
Parghelia is a small village on the Costa degli Dei, the coast of the Vibo Valentia province that looks across to the Aeolian Islands. It borders Tropea and Zambrone, and its land is given over to vines, olives, citrus and red onions. Its coast has the twin Michelino beaches set among rocks and greenery, a clifftop viewpoint and granite pinnacles rising from the sea, the best known being the Scoglio della Pizzuta. Earthquakes in 1783 and 1905 nearly destroyed the old centre, though the church of Santa Maria di Porto Salvo, built in 1745, still stands. Homes are spread around the village. In winter the coast goes quiet apart from wind and waves.
Is Parghelia right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting Tropea close by, not on top of them
- Not for you if
- You want nightlife on your own street or a home for a big group.
Near Parghelia
Tropea
Parghelia's neighbour, with fish restaurants in its old town, the Santa Maria dell'Isola sanctuary on its headland and towers and walls from Arab, Byzantine and Aragonese times.
Capo Vaticano
Cape with beaches, coves and caves, rated among Italy's most spectacular dive sites; boat trips to the caves need a calm sea.
Pizzo
Village perched above the sea, with alleyways to wander and its hazelnut tartufo ice cream served in old parlours on the main square.
Vibo Valentia
About 15 km east of Parghelia, with an archaeological museum inside its Norman-Swabian castle.
Getting to Parghelia
Fly to Lamezia Terme. The drive to Parghelia is about 52 km and takes around 50 minutes; taxis and pre-booked transfers use the same road. Homes are spread around the village, so a car is close to essential.
Villas in Parghelia
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Parghelia villa holidays: questions answered
What are the beaches like in Parghelia?
Parghelia's coast has the twin Michelino beaches and granite pinnacles rising from the sea, the Scoglio della Pizzuta being the best known. You can hire a small boat to see the coast from the water or join a dive.
Parghelia or Tropea for a villa holiday?
Choose Parghelia for a smaller village with Tropea next door, as the two comuni share a border. Tropea has the old-town fish restaurants and the evening life, while Parghelia keeps its streets quieter.
How far is Parghelia from Lamezia airport?
About 52 km by road, which takes around 50 minutes by car, taxi or transfer. Hiring a car at the airport is simplest, since you will want one for the coast.
Is Parghelia worth a winter stay?
For peace, yes. The Costa degli Dei is calm in winter apart from wind and waves, Monte Poro gives sunsets with the Aeolian Islands on the horizon, and the sea can turn stormy around Capo Vaticano. Check what is open before you travel.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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