San Nicola Arcella (Calabria)

A bay of San Nicola Arcella

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San Nicola Arcella is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The village rises on the edge of a steep cliff, overlooking the sea and the wonderful landscape of the Gulf of Policastro. The beaches are nestled in the rock coast, that is a part of the Riviera dei Cedri (Cedars Riviera) so-called for the presence of the characteristic fruits. Under the cliff, a natural harbor lies and, in summer, the small beach offers bathing facilities. At the borders with Scalea, the wild and craggy Capo Scalea stands. It is a small promontory sloping to the sea through some granite blocks.

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Chocolate Almond Honey Bars (Mostaccioli al Cioccolato)

Quick and easy to make for that summer picnic, these traditional cookies from Calabria combine smooth chocolate and rich honey.

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