- Capital: Catanzaro
- Population: 2.1 mill
- Area: 15,081 sq km
- Coast: 460 miles
- High Point: Mount Pollino 7,438 ft
- Currency: Euro
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Calabria - a holiday destination with great history and unspoilt beauty
Calabria is the extreme south-western region of Italy. It is washed by the Tyrrhenian and the lonian Sea and is essentially a mountainous region with a high central Apennine ridge. Calabria’s mountains are overgrown with thick woods and its coastlines are renowned for their wild beauty and crystal clear water.
A premier holiday destination in Calabria renown for it's beaches Tropea still maintains much of it's traditinal atmosphere. with many local sites including Santa Maria dell'Isola- perched on a cliff above the beach
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The climate is typically Mediterranean, except at the highest elevations and the more arid eastern stretches along the Ionian Sea.
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Calabria’s regional capital is Catanzaro, while Reggio Calabria is the seat of the Regional Council. Cosenza, Crotone and Vibo Valentia are the other provinces and important cities of Calabria. Calabria region has a rich heritage of remains from the local artistic civilization; archaeological excavations have brought to light ancient colonies in Sibari, Crotone, Catanzaro, Locri and Vibo Valentia. In Cosenza and Reggio Calabria, we can find remains of the Roman Age, such as baths, theatres and bridges. Not to be missed is Catanzaro's Provincial Museum, which houses outstanding relics from the Neolithic period to the Greek-Roman Age, and a remarkable collection of coins. |
In Reggio Calabria, the National Museum holds one of the most important archaeological collection in Italy: Paleolithic, Byzantine and Arab art, relics of the Bronze and Iron Ages, tomb outfits, pictorial tables and the world famous Bronzes of Riace, the two great bronze statues of warriors of the fifth century B.B. In Cosenza, one can visit the Museo Interdiocesano, with the treasure of the Cathedral, and the Civic Museum with prehistoric bronzes, Paleolithic manufactured goods and instruments. Tourists can make excursions to the Sila district and its lakes. Moreover, there are Villa San Giovanni (on the straits of Messina), Sibari, Crotone and the isle of Capo Rizzuto. |
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Calabrian cuisine is among the most flavorful and spicy food Italy has to offer, abounding in seafood and vegetables. The most commonly cooked fish are swordfish and tuna, which are mainly caught on the western coast. Bottarga, or preserved tuna roe, is a local specialty and features prominently in many traditional dishes. |
If you are a pepper lover and are traveling through Calabria, order a peperonata, a stew of peppers and meaty local capers. Chili peppers are dominant and used in everything from cured meats to pasta. Particularly famous are Calabrian spicy sausages, or soppressata, which are excellent appetizers or sandwich fillers. Figs, chestnuts, and almonds are mainly used in desserts like Fichi Ripieni (Stuffed Figs), a specialty of Cosenza that tops dried figs with cocoa, almonds, and other nuts. These few ingredients are essential to local cooking and are the basis of many flavorful dishes. |
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The Greeks called Calabria Enòtria, which means the land of wine. The wines of Cirò, Crotone and Capo Rizzuto became famous when they were offered to the athletes who took part in games of Olympia. CIRÒ - DOC Wine BIVONGI - DOC Wine |
SAVUTO - DOC Wine Other wines from Calabria are: |
