Farmhouse 'A Pittara

The location of our property is ideal for discovering and reaching the enchanting beaches of this beautiful stretch of Calabria, known as the Costa degli Dei (Capo Cozzo, Pizzuta, Tonnara, S. Irene and others).

From the area where we are located it is possible to enjoy a fabulous panorama and wonderful sunsets overlooking Tropea, with the Aeolian Islands as a backdrop in the sea.

Furthermore, the geographical position is strategic for visiting many characteristic places and for exploring the hinterland.

It is the perfect place to spend a holiday in nature, under the banner of quiet and rest: swimming pool and relaxation area equipped among the trees with a view of the sea over the olive groves and vineyards, ample space for walking and cycling in the surrounding area.

The structure of the farmhouse
The structure is very simple: an old cellar, completely restored, forms the central body, where there is the refreshment point, the swimming pool with hydromassage, the five bedrooms, three with the patio, all on the ground floor.

Not far away, two comfortable apartments were created, obtained by recovering a pigsty and a stable with careful planning.

CUISINE: Dinner, typical local cuisine (Mediterranean diet), by reservation.
RESTAURANT POINT: recommended by the guide “VIE DEL GUSTO” 2006-2007 edition.
At the moment the restaurant is suspended.
COOKING COURSES: months of July and September, currently suspended.
WINES: the farm has produced for several years “‘A RACINA” red (IGT Rosso Calabria), obtained from native vines (Calabrese N., Greco N., Magliocco canino N., Malvasia N.) and “A RACINA” white (IGT bianco Calabria), obtained from native vine (Zibibbo).
Currently the vineyard is cared for by the Cantina Artese.
OIL: Organic Extra Virgin Olive

TYPICAL PRODUCTS:
• Tropea red onion jams (IGP), chilli pepper, citrus fruit;
• sweet and spicy jams of pears, plums, figs;
• red and white wine jelly;
• ’nduya from Spilinga;
• mandarin, bergamot, orange, lemon and myrtle liqueurs;
• almonds: certified organic farm by ccpb srl.

• • The ancient city of Tropea, characterized by a splendid historic center, with the Norman cathedral, the wonderful granite portals of some buildings and the church of S. Maria dell’Isola (reachable by car in 10 minutes);
• Capo Vaticano, a seaside resort known for its beautiful beaches (about 20 minutes away);
• Pizzo Calabro, with its pictorial historical center with fortress, where J. Murat (Viceroy of Naples and brother-in-law of Napoleon Bonaparte) was held prisoner and shot; here you can taste an artisan specialty, the Pizzo truffle (about 25 minutes away);
• Vibo Valentia, inland, a town characterized by an ancient part with the Norman-Swabian castle (reachable by car in 30 minutes);
• Reggio Calabria with the Riace bronzes and the waterfront (the most beautiful mile in Italy);
• Gerace, the city of a thousand churches;
• Serra San Bruno with the Certosa, the hermitage of S. Bruno, the wood of S. Maria (about one hour and a half by car);
• Mongiana with the remains of the Bourbon ironworks and the museum of the arms factory;
• Zungri with the Sbariati caves.
• The Aspromonte Park, heading south, reachable in an hour and a half (the first villages in the park area); the most significant areas are those of the Grecanica area, such as Bova Pentadattilo and the old Amendolea (about two and a half hours away).