A fairly simple and balanced menu is typical for Calabria; holidaymakers would be pleasantly surprised with impressive restaurant servings; that’s another distinctive feature of the local cuisine. The region has a lot of unusual culinary features. Ciro wine is produced there; thousand years ago, it was given as a gift to winners of the Olympic Games. A very important place in the national menu is occupied by seafood. Local chefs are good in cooking swordfish, cod and tuna; fans of more savory treats will be able to enjoy delicious mussels, scallops and shrimp.
1. The region has fairly hot summers and snowy winters. Fans of beach tourism are recommended to plan vacations in summer months, and fans of excursions and hiking are advised to rest in the … Open
Calabria shore is bounded by Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. Entire coastland is an infinite chain of charming resort towns with a huge choice of beaches. Tyrrhenian shore is famous for its … Open
The fruit is added to a variety of dishes; meat and fresh salads are cooked with it. Excellent liqueurs are also made of citron. Those who wish to enjoy a typical national delicacy are recommended to taste slices of citron mixed with sweet grapes baked in leaves of citrus. Guests of the region can draw attention to the huge amount of red pepper. It can be seen everywhere: stores, at the facades of houses and even in cars of local drivers; locals believe hot red pepper to be a symbol of good luck.