Pasta alla Toranese is a tasty Calabrian dish of pasta with Tropea onions and lardo (not lard). This recipe comes from the town of Torano Castello in Cosenza Province, Calabria. It is a super simple dish with only 3 main ingredients; Italian lardo, Tropea onions and pecorino cheese. So full of flavour and easy to make!

Tropea may not spring to mind when considering the go to coastal towns in Italy, to those in the know, including our Italy experts, the seaside town is referred to as ‘The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea’ or ‘The Jewel of Calabria.’ In addition to its impressive scenery, crystal blue waters, natural balconies, colourful buildings and verdant groves, there are numerous lively trattorias and piazzas in its centro storico - Old Town. Behind you the medieval town contains everything you might expect; nobles' palaces, churches and numerous alleyways, most leading to a balcony and another spectacular view. If you prefer, replace the lemon juice with two tablespoons of white wine vinegar and you’ll achieve the same sweet and sour contrast in the onion jam. We’ve shared a few personal recommendations for eating out in Tropea, but certainly we didn’t cover every restaurant the town has to offer! Remember, when eating out in Italy at a decent restaurant, there’s usually a coperto charged in addition - avoid confusion and being that angry tourist who doesn’t know what it’s for by reading this short explainer: What Is The Coperto in ItalyTropea's main beach will leave you speechless. With its unequalled beauty and remarkable features, this beach stands out as one of the finest you'll encounter in your lifetime. What sets it apart is the fact that, unlike many other remarkable beaches in Italy, this one is accessible to all visitors free of charge. Chances are that, like us, it was an image of Tropea that first piqued your curiosity about a trip to Calabria.

I’ll be honest — It wasn’t love at first sight for me in Tropea, despite its obvious stunning beauty. As I walked down the main drag, it felt like Italy’s other beach resorts — stores selling swimwear, not-great bars with far-too-bright gelato, lots of cheap souvenirs made in China. These famous red onions are grown in an area which stretches in both directions along the coast from Tropea. His Roman clients go mad for these bulbs: crunchy, exceptionally sweet and delicate. Most importantly, they don’t make you cry as much as ordinary onions when you slice them.Travel insurance will help you in your hour of need if you come down with appendicitis in Tropea, or trip and break an ankle while climbing down those stairs, and if your flights get canceled, you can get accommodation and new flights paid for. The red onion from Turda ( Cluj County, [7] Central Romania) (Romanian: "Ceapa de Turda", [8]) is a local variety of red onion with light sweeter taste and particular aroma. The area of cultivation encompass the lower Arieș valley and the middle Mureș valley. [ citation needed] Jolly Roger is worth a mention as it was he who transformed the diocese from the Greek to Latin rite. Appartamento Cavaliere | This is the one-bedroom we stayed in. Nice and new, it was ideally located, offered a wrap-around balcony and a decent kitchen. Only issue is you have to pay for bed linen in addition! We found this a little grating but it’s still a good choice for those unable to stay in the old town due to having a car. Find out more here.

Red onions (also known as purple or blue onions in some mainland European countries) are cultivars of the onion ( Allium cepa), and have purplish-red skin and white flesh tinged with red. They are most commonly used in cooking, but the skin has also been used as a dye. [1]Would you rather visit on a tour? You can book a Reggio Calabria and Scilla tour here. Pizzo is a must for gelato lovers. Visit Pizzo The mild coastal climate with constant year-round temperatures, sunny days and the northern “tramontana” breeze coming from the hills overlooking the shore creates a microclimate. The fertile soil, containing sand from the Tyrrhenian beaches, is a natural booster. B&B Sunset Tropea offers fabulous views and is located right in the old town with the most beautiful beach in Tropea on your doorstep. If Sunset Tropea is fully booked - it often is - then another good B&B is the Costa degli Dei. You might be tempted to leave out the spices but although the flavor is subtle, they do add a lovely complexity to this jam so I would recommend using them.