Pizzo

Aragonese Castle in Pizzo Calabro

Panoramic view of Pizzo Calabro

A beach in Pizzo Calabro

Pizzo, also called Pizzo Calabro, is a seaport and comune in the province of Vibo Valentia, in Calabria, situated on a steep cliff overlooking the Gulf of Santa Eufemia. Fishing is one of the main activities, including that of tuna and coral. It has an old castle, built by the Aragonese in the 15th century.

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Where is Pizzo

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Recipes From Calabria

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