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The magic of Christmas comes to Nicotera! 🎅 The city is adorned with lights and colors, creating an enchanting atmosphere that enchants adults and children alike! ✨😊

Worth a visit. Small and surrounded by olive trees.

A classic. A rideable climb, not too long. Once you reach the lookout, a beautiful panorama unfolds, overlooking the Strait of Messina and the Aeolian Islands.

Situated at 210 meters above sea level on a ridge overlooking the sea, and the plain and gulf of Gioia Tauro. The historic center of Nicotera develops through winding streets, underpasses and steep stairs with breathtaking panoramic views. The ancient neighborhoods of "Baglio" and "Giudecca" are particular. The water mills that develop along the stream create a connection line at the base of the hill, which can be admired from Marina di Nicotera or from the train station (Nicotera Scalo).

On the Passo del Mercante, my father told me, that my grandfather met my grandmother. My grandfather was a young woodcutter who climbed the pass from Cittanova; and my grandmother was a shepherdess from Canalo Vecchio. They met by chance, and immediately argued: it seems that she didn't like the woodcutters, because they were too noisy and scared the cattle... But my grandfather, evidently made the difference, "maybe he was cute and she was very beautiful" and after the argument they made peace and fell in love.... Every time I'm in the area, I always go to the Pass to greet the memory of my grandfather 👴 and my grandmother👵 😊👋👋

The climb from Palmi to Monte Sant' Elia can be strenuous even in late October, but the view of the coast and the Aeolian Islands in the distance justifies the effort, at least in good weather. On the way back you can choose a slightly longer detour that leads back to Palmi below the mountain. You can commute to the train station by bus (no guarantee :-))

Almost 600 meters above sea level and overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, Monte Sant'Elia is a splendid panoramic point reachable by asphalt. From here you have a great view of Palmi and the Gioia Tauro plain, as well as the splendid Calabrian coast. It is part of the Aspromonte, of which it is a western offshoot.

Simply spectacular. If you are in the area, absolutely, a must do. Regular climb, excellent asphalt, spectacular views.