Food festivals and events in Aspromonte 2026
“Aspromonte safeguards the last Greek enclave in Italy and the world's most prized bergamotto.”
Bergamotto and Grecìa
Bergamot blooms only in Calabria, for reasons still unknown.
The Greco-Calabrese area preserves one of the last Greek-Calabrese linguistic islands in Europe.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Stoccafisso di Mammola
Stockfish treated with water from Aspromonte mountain springs.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Aspromonte UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO Geopark with unique geology and exceptional biodiversity.
Patrimonio NaturaleVaria di Palmi
Network of Italy's great shoulder-borne machines.
Patrimonio ImmaterialeTradizioni Popolari
Varia di Palmi
Votive machine 16 meters tall carried on shoulders. UNESCO 2013.
Rito delle Pupazze a Bova
Ritual of Greek origin with female figures, tradition of the Greco-Calabrese area.
Tessitura di ginestra
Tradition of Greco-Calabrese communities, weaving of broom and linen.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale dell'Aspromonte
Wild mountain between two seas with Greco-Calabrese communities.
Personaggi Illustri
Bronzi di Riace
Ancient sculpturesDiscovered in 1972, 5th century B.C., among the most important surviving Greek bronzes.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Gerace is home to the largest Norman cathedral in Calabria.”
Domande Frequenti
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.