The Costa degli Dei and its culinary excellence
The name evokes a paradise overlooking the sea that never disappoints, harking back to the mythical passage of Hercules, of which traces remain in some place names such as Formicoli (from "Forum Herculis").
The Costa degli Dei is the stretch of Calabrian coastline that extends over the Tyrrhenian Sea for about 55 km in the province of Vibo Valentia, from Pizzo Calabro to Nicotera, in a succession of rocks, cliffs and picturesque bays.
Along the coast and in the immediate hinterland, some of the Calabrian agrifood excellences are produced, to be tasted between a dip during the itinerary.
The greedy side of the Costa degli Dei
The territory of the Costa degli Dei is the production area of some Calabrian brand products loved and known all over the world.
Among the most famous and renowned are, His Majesty the PGI Red Onion of Tropea Calabria, the PDO Pecorino del Monte Poro (sheep cheese) and the PAT 'Nduja of Spilinga (Traditional Agri-Food Product), to which are added a series of wines, bitter drinks and distillates typical of the Capo Vaticano area.
The PGI Red Onion of Tropea Calabria, also known as "Red Gold of Calabria", belongs to the species Allium Cepa and can be found in the variants (autochthonous ecotypes) round flat, half bell and elongated, whose collection takes place in different periods. The Red Onion stands out from other onion varieties for its unmistakable sweetness, which allows it to be eaten even raw, in salads.
If the onion is the queen, the PDO Pecorino del Monte Poro is the king of the Vibonese table. It is a cheese produced with sheep's milk, raw and whole, realized from two milkings (one in the morning and one in the evening), to which is added the kid or lamb rennet. The whole it is left to rest for a few days in the appropriate molds, then it is salted dry and left to season for different periods depending on the taste: fresh (from 20 to 60 days), semi-aged (from 2 to 6 months), and seasoned (from 6 to 24 months).
Finally, the 'Nduja of Spilinga, is among the one of the most loved and iconic products of Calabria. Spilinga is the country of production that aspires to the disciplinary, but it is found everywhere in various types. Italy's most famous tasty, hot and spicy pork spread is excellent on fresh bread and bruschetta or as an added ingredient to flavor first courses and soups.
Costa degli Dei: a pristine paradise
The Costa degli Dei is a natural paradise that boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Italy, with the characteristic villages of mid-coast that overlook it.
