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

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👵 😊👋👋

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

There are several scattered along this stretch of highway. Probably dating back to World War II. It is possible to access it but I didn't.

The Roman Theater of Locri, located in Contrada Pirettina, originally Greek from the 4th century BC, was transformed in the 1st century BC, evidence of the Romanisation of the city. Discovered in 1940 by Paolo Enrico Arias and subsequently excavated until 1957, the building could accommodate 4,500 spectators, offering a panoramic view of the city and the sea.

Place of great silence and solitude. During a half-hour stop not a living soul passed by.

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

Siderno is famous for being in the heart of the Ionian coast, it is clear. But it is also a place to discover for the feast of San Rocco, the Church of San Nicola and the fascinating cuisine.