Introduction
Aspromonte safeguards the last Greek enclave in Italy and the world's most prized bergamotto.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 2 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Aspromonte:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Aspromonte:
Varia di Palmi
Ultima domenica agostoPalmi · Tradizione secolare
Macchina votiva UNESCO di 16 metri.
Paleariza
AgostoBova
Festival della Calabria Greca nei 14 centri dell'area grecanica.
Kaulonia Tarantella Festival
AgostoCaulonia
Principale festival italiano di tarantella.
Sagra dello Stocco
9 agostoMammola
Stoccafisso delle sorgenti aspromontane.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Aspromonte represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Aspromonte
Stockfish cooked in the Mammola style, with potatoes and olives.
Swordfish from the Strait with capers, olives and tomato.
Homemade pasta with meat sauce.
Traditions & Culture
Votive machine 16 meters tall carried on shoulders. UNESCO 2013.
Ritual of Greek origin with female figures, tradition of the Greco-Calabrese area.
Tradition of Greco-Calabrese communities, weaving of broom and linen.
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO Geopark with unique geology and exceptional biodiversity.
Network of Italy's great shoulder-borne machines.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Wild mountain between two seas with Greco-Calabrese communities.
Historical Figures
Discovered in 1972, 5th century B.C., among the most important surviving Greek bronzes.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Aspromonte are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Palmi
Organizzano la Varia di Palmi, macchina votiva UNESCO di 16 metri portata a spalla, tradizione secolare.
Bova
Promuovono la cultura della Calabria Greca attraverso il festival itinerante nei 14 centri dell'area grecanica.
Mammola
Custodiscono la tradizione dello stoccafisso trattato con acqua delle sorgenti aspromontane, con la sagra annuale.
Curiosities
“Bergamot blooms only in Calabria, for reasons still unknown.”
“The Greco-Calabrese area preserves one of the last Greek-Calabrese linguistic islands in Europe.”
“Gerace is home to the largest Norman cathedral in Calabria.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1Which PDO and PGI products are found in Aspromonte?expand_more
In Aspromonte you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria (PDO), Capocollo di Calabria (PDO), Stoccafisso di Mammola (PAT).
2What should I eat in Aspromonte?expand_more
Typical dishes of Aspromonte include: Stocco alla mammolese, Pesce spada alla ghiotta, Maccarruni i casa. Each of these dishes tells the story of the territory's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Aspromonte?expand_more
In Aspromonte you'll find 2 UNESCO heritage sites: Aspromonte UNESCO Global Geopark (Natural, 2021); Varia di Palmi (Intangible, 2013).
4What are the most famous festivals in Aspromonte?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Aspromonte: Varia di Palmi (Palmi, Last Sunday in August); Paleariza (Bova, August); Kaulonia Tarantella Festival (Caulonia, August); Sagra dello Stocco (Mammola, August 9).
5What natural parks are in Aspromonte?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Aspromonte include: Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte (National Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Aspromonte?expand_more
Festivals in Aspromonte are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Palmi, Associazione Paleariza, Pro Loco Mammola. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.