Living in Calabria
Calabria: Italy's Best Kept Secret
The new developments are near the town of Bianco in Calabria, Bianco is in south-eastern Calabrian coast, close to the stunning Aspromonte national park, sites of ancient Greco-Roman ruins, perfect sandy beaches and the clearest aquamarine waters in Italy. Combine all of this with glorious southern sunshine and it makes Calabria an undiscovered paradise.
Calabria was once part of the Greek Empire and was then colonised by the Romans, Byzantines, French and Spanish, finally becoming part of the Italian Republic in 1861. Each invading population had a strong influence on the Calabrese culture and cuisine, and that is precisely what makes the region so special and different
The Sicilian Connection
Calabria is right next to Sicily and trips via ferry to Messina are cheap and easy. Sicily is an amazing island where you can visit ancient ruins, climb Mount Etna, shop in the glamorous boutiques of Catania and indulge yourself in Sicily's famous gelato (ice cream) bars or eat traditional Sicilian cannoli desserts in cafes. In fact, a day trip to Messina is an absolute must for fans of ancient Roman, Greek and Byzantine history- and is also the perfect starting point for those who want to see Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Famous for having the most flavoursome and spicy food in Italy (everywhere you go you will see strings of dried red spicy peppers hanging in shops), the area is also well known for seafood, lamb, capers, figs and olives, all of which influence the local cooking. Calabria is also famous for its cheeses, almond, citrus and bergamot trees and pasta all'arrabbiata, roughly translated as angry pasta, due to the heat of the hot pepper-packed tomato sauce!
The Calabrese People
Like the food they love, the Calabrese people are fiery and warm, open and welcoming. They will adore your children, welcome you into their homes and generally treat you like long lost friends. Traditionally hospitable and eager to share the beauty of the region they live in, you will find yourself making friends quickly and easily -and you won't want to leave! Calabria may be one of ltaly's least famous regions, but the toe of Italy has played a large part in Italian culture. The famous tarantella dance originated in Calabria and famous Calabrians include the late fashion designer Gianni Versace, Charles Atlas (the original world's strongest man) and Hollywood actor Nick Mancuso.
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