Nicotera

Perched 212 meters above the Tyrrhenian coast, on the southernmost foothills of Mount Poro, Nicotera offers a sweeping vista over the Piana di Gioia Tauro. This unique elevation and coastal influence are fundamental to the distinct produce born here. Among its 13 total protected denominations, the municipality is celebrated for the vibrant Cipolla Rossa di Tropea Calabria IGP, nurtured within a specific zone covering just 23 municipalities. The local environment also supports the sheep whose milk forms the basis for Pecorino del Monte Poro DOP, a specialty tied to a compact area of only 27 municipalities, embodying Nicotera's inherent agricultural heritage.