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Traditional Jennacca

Italy - Calabria - Arts
Traditional Jennacca
Traditional Calabrian jewellery

It is still possible to find in Castelsilano some handicrafts that have been made following ancient craft traditions. The most popular products of local handicrafts are always blankets made with a loom and by hand. The art of goldsmiths is another typical expression of Castelsilano's craftsmanship. Many families, in fact, have handed down the art of making fine gold jewellery. The most typical product is represented by the "Jennacca".
"Jennacca" is a necklace composed of many small spherical grains of gold. This necklace, as per tradition, is still given by Read more...

The rustic fresh pasta of Calabria

Italy - Calabria - Gourmet
The rustic fresh pasta of Calabria
Lagane

Lagane is a type of rustic fresh pasta typical of the southern Italian regions. It may differ in size depending on the cook and the area, but is usually thicker and wider than tagliatelle but narrower than lasagna. Lagane are particularly popular in the Southern regions of Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Puglia, where they are traditionally served in soups or pasta dishes with the excellent legumes grown in abundance in these regions, especially chickpeas.
Lagane are believed to be the ancestors of today’s lasagne and the oldest form of pasta. The word lagane, like lasagna Read more...

The world’s longest Tibetan bridge

Italy - Calabria - Sports
The world’s longest Tibetan bridge
Tibetan footbridge in Calabria

If you are planning your “green” holidays in Basilicata, between the splendid Matera with its “stones” and the sea of ​​Maratea on the Gulf of Policastro, halfway in the wild and unspoiled hinterland, not far from the already well-known “Volo dell ‘Angelo “ visit Castelsaraceno,the heart-shaped village, with its world’s longest Tibetan bridge.
An exciting tourist attraction, an absolutely authentic experience, to be traveled at a slow pace, to fully experience your extreme mood. Read more...

Jasmine Coast

Italy - Calabria - Leisure
Jasmine Coast
Calabrian south coast

The coast to the south of Calabria is the Jasmine Coast (or Jasmine Riviera) name that identifies the coastal area of the province of Reggio Calabria on the Ionian Sea. It stretches for 90 km with low and sandy beaches, often enclosed between high cliffs overlooking the sea, where perfectly equipped beach resorts were built.
The Riviera is named after the cultivation of the jasmine plant, a beautiful delicate and robust vine, spread throughout the province Read more...