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very nice climb from cittanova to passo mercante in aspromonte np, not steep, good road quality, very nice views

Today's outing took us to Laureana di Borrello, a small town in the Piana di Gioia Tauro whose name, according to an ancient popular belief, derives from the presence of a giant laurel. The origins should date back to around the 9th and 10th centuries, when the populations of the unhealthy coastal areas, which had become excessively insecure due to the increasingly frequent Saracen raids, moved inland in search of safer and healthier lands.

The beach of Nicotera Marina is one of the most beautiful on the Costa degli Dei, located in the gulf of the same name and composed mainly of fine white sand. The seabed of this stretch of sea is shallow and allows safe bathing even for the little ones.

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👵 😊👋👋

Cittanova, located on the slopes of Aspromonte in Calabria, boasts rich churches, nineteenth-century buildings, and a vast public park. Dominating the Gioia Tauro Plain, Cittanova is characterized by its varied altitude, integrating a mosaic of mountain and flat landscapes into its natural beauty.

Beautiful church with a large panoramic square.

Mandatory stop at the stall, for a sandwich, a glass of wine, a dessert or a coffee. The owner is very nice.

Mandatory stop at the Zomaro crossroads stall. The lady's sandwiches are famous throughout Aspromonte, exceptional!