Administrations and services Pouilles-Calabre-Basilicate

Aspromonte National Park is located in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria. It was created in 1989 and covers an area of 641.5 km². The park occupies the southernmost part of the Apennine chain, with massifs rising to 2000 meters. It is home to numerous watercourses and magnificent waterfalls, such as those of Marmarico and Ferdinandea. There are also sanctuaries dating back to Byzantine times. The park's flora is varied, including Mediterranean scrub, holm oaks, hornbeams, maples, chestnut trees, endemic laricio pines, white firs and beech trees. In terms of fauna, the park is home to species such as the Apennine wolf, roe deer, wild boar, red fox, forest cat, weasel, marten, badger, hare, otter, grey dormouse, woodlouse and Calabrian squirrel. Numerous bird species can also be observed, including golden eagle, Bonelli's eagle, peregrine falcon, short-toed eagle, kestrel, buzzard, eagle owl, partridge and black woodpecker.

The association, founded in 1979, passionately protects the rich heritage of Gallipoli. It has distinguished itself in the restoration of the castle and in the opening to the public of underground oil mills (frantoio). Every summer and at Christmas, the initiative "Open Churches in Gallipoli" allows you to discover an unusual and little-known aspect of the history of the town, with the help of very competent guides. Contact them for all your cultural and historical enquiries about the city (we recommend a visit to the amazing underground mill of Palazzo Granafei).