Campora San Giovanni

Calabria, Italy

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Campora San Giovanni is a picturesque seaside borough of Amantea in Calabria, Italy, situated on a plateau overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Since the 1950s, it has grown into a lively community positioned between sandy beaches and scenic hills covered in vineyards and olive groves. The town's economy combines agriculture, especially the cultivation and export of the renowned Red onion of Tropea, with tourism fueled by its beautiful coastline and modern port that offers transport connections to the Aeolian Islands.

Campora features historical landmarks including a 14th-century tower known locally as U Turriune, and vibrant local traditions centered on the annual feast of Saint Francis of Paola, held every September with processions and celebrations attracting visitors from nearby areas. The town offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern amenities, making it a welcoming destination on Calabria’s Tyrrhenian coast.