Introduction
From Tropea to Pizzo, the Costa degli Dei unfolds as a succession of charming seaside villages and intense flavors.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Costa degli dei:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Costa degli dei:
Sagra della 'Nduja
8 agostoSpilinga · ~49a edizione
Prima sagra gastronomica della Calabria.
Sagra della Cipolla Rossa di Tropea
13 agostoRicadi
Piatti a base di cipolla rossa IGP.
Sagra del Tonno e Tartufo Gelato
19 agostoPizzo Calabro
Tonno del Golfo e celebre tartufo gelato IGP.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Costa degli dei represent the excellence of the area:
Sweet onion cultivated from Nicotera to Amantea.
Soft and spicy cured meat sausage, an icon of Calabrese gastronomy.
Aged sheep's cheese from the Monte Poro plateau.
The world's first gelato with PGI certification, created in 1952.
What to eat in Costa degli dei
Hand-rolled pasta from the Vibo region, typically served with 'nduja sauce.
Grilled blue fish seasoned with Cipolla Rossa di Tropea.
Traditional Calabrese Christmas dessert filled with dried fruit and honey.
Traditions & Culture
Fire camel dance performed against Saracen invasions during the 'Nduja Festival.
Patron saint festival of Tropea featuring processions and fireworks.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Regional marine protected area featuring crystal-clear waters and rich seabeds.
Historical Figures
Studied the Mediterranean Diet in Nicotera (1957-1969).
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Costa degli dei are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Spilinga
Organizzano la prima sagra gastronomica della Calabria, dedicata alla 'nduja, insaccato piccante simbolo della regione.
Tropea
Promuovono il borgo e la celebre cipolla rossa IGP, organizzando eventi gastronomici e culturali affacciati sul mare.
Curiosities
“Pizzo Calabro is home to 14 ice cream shops and is known as the "City of Gelato".”
“The Murenario di Sant'Irene is an ancient Roman fish farm still preserved today.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PGI and PDO products are found in Costa degli Dei?expand_more
Costa degli Dei is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Cipolla Rossa di Tropea (PGI), 'Nduja di Spilinga (PAT), Pecorino del Monte Poro (PDO), and Tartufo di Pizzo (PGI).
2What should I eat in Costa degli Dei?expand_more
Traditional dishes of Costa degli Dei include: Fileja, Pesce azzurro con cipolla rossa, and Pitta 'mpigliata. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Costa degli Dei?expand_more
Major festivals and events in Costa degli Dei include: Sagra della 'Nduja (Spilinga, August 8); Sagra della Cipolla Rossa di Tropea (Ricadi, August 13); Sagra del Tonno e Tartufo Gelato (Pizzo Calabro, August 19).
4What natural parks are there in Costa degli Dei?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Costa degli Dei include: Parco Marino Costa degli Dei (Marine Protected Area).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Costa degli Dei?expand_more
Food festivals in Costa degli Dei are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Spilinga and Pro Loco Tropea. These local associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.