{"id":7096,"date":"2024-02-29T19:44:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/tropea-onion\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T12:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T11:25:06","slug":"tropea-onion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/en\/tropea-onion\/","title":{"rendered":"Tropea Onion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7096\" class=\"elementor elementor-7096 elementor-5423\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-550dcb0 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"550dcb0\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5d05bbe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42cf64b\" data-id=\"42cf64b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0992d06 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0992d06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tropea Onion<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa02a4a elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"aa02a4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7741751\" data-id=\"7741751\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6201a88 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6201a88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A bit of history<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1298bc0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1298bc0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-df591a6\" data-id=\"df591a6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522a3e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"522a3e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">The Red Onion of Tropea, a culinary gem of Calabria, is much more than just an ingredient: it is a symbol of tradition, health, and flavor that delights the palate and enriches the table.<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-044de36\" data-id=\"044de36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2467c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2467c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>The Tropea Onion has ancient origins, rooted in the fertile land of Calabria. It is believed that its arrival in Italy is linked to the Phoenicians and the Greeks, ancient navigators and merchants, who appreciated its sweetness and versatility. Mainly cultivated along the Costa degli Dei, from Nicotera to Pizzo Calabro, this onion takes its name from the famous town of Tropea, which has become synonymous with quality and excellence.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c3700c4 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"c3700c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7db0729\" data-id=\"7db0729\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e70598f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e70598f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sub-title\">things to know...<\/span><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0352db3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"0352db3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-74fe7a2\" data-id=\"74fe7a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bde6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bde6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is the Tropea onion famous?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc88735 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc88735\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">The Tropea Onion stands out for its unique and sweet flavor, with a slight spicy aftertaste, making it perfect for a wide variety of dishes, from fresh salads to rich and complex sauces. Its importance goes beyond taste, as it is also a powerful ally of health, thanks to its numerous beneficial properties.<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360f5c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"360f5c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the benefits of Tropea onion?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a9940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a2a9940\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Rich in antioxidants<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Vitamins (especially vitamin C) and minerals<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">It helps reduce the risk of heart disease<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Improves blood circulation<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\" >\n                                            <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Helps regulate blood sugar levels<\/span>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b10ff40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b10ff40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">Moreover, its high content of quercetin, a flavonoid, makes it an effective natural antihistamine, helpful in fighting allergies and colds.<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34a46e elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c34a46e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5b90a7\" data-id=\"c5b90a7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a894bc elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"8a894bc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0f027a\" data-id=\"a0f027a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-37634a7 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"37634a7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3e8177\" data-id=\"a3e8177\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c18789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c18789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to use Tropea onion<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eecf816 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eecf816\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Incorporating the Tropea Onion into your diet means not only enhancing dishes with its unique flavor but also contributing to the well-being of your body.<\/p><p>It is versatile in the kitchen, pairing perfectly with both meat and fish dishes, and is also excellent raw in salads or as a main ingredient in jams and preserves.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e61564\" data-id=\"1e61564\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98618c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98618c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where the red onion of Tropea is produced<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ee8ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34ee8ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>The production area of the Tropea Onion is closely linked to the coastal strip that stretches from Nicotera to Pizzo in Calabria, where the unique microclimate, influenced by the proximity of the sea, creates the ideal conditions for its cultivation.<\/p><p>This area is characterized by sandy soils and a perfect balance between hours of sunlight and humidity, elements that contribute to the sweetness and crunchiness that set it apart.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe4dde8 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe4dde8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recipes with Tropea Onion<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0b8c7a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"0b8c7a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef7a8f6\" data-id=\"ef7a8f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-044b676 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"044b676\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>The Tropea Onion lends itself to countless recipes: from traditional jams, both sweet and spicy, perfect for pairing with cheeses and meats, to innovative preparations like ice creams and sorbets, which surprise with their freshness and originality.<\/p><p>A classic dish is &#8216;Tropea al forno,&#8217; where the onions are baked whole or halved with a drizzle of oil, aromatic herbs, and sometimes a stuffing of breadcrumbs and anchovies.<\/p><p>Equally famous are the Tropea Onion carpaccios, simply dressed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, which enhance its natural sweetness.<\/p><p>The Tropea Onion is not just an ingredient; it is a treasure of the Calabrian land that encapsulates history, flavor, and health. For those staying at Villaggio Camping Formicoli, it will be an unmissable opportunity to discover and taste this delicacy directly from the producer, immersing themselves in the culture and culinary traditions of Calabria.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re an experienced chef or simply a food enthusiast, the Tropea Onion will inspire your culinary creations, making every dish an unforgettable experience.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-98f8021\" data-id=\"98f8021\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7a2319 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b7a2319\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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elementor-element elementor-element-2cbf4303\" data-id=\"2cbf4303\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c968f18 wpr-advanced-text-style-highlighted wpr-animated-text-infinite-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-advanced-text\" data-id=\"5c968f18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;anim_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-advanced-text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wpr-advanced-text\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-advanced-text-preffix\">Don\u2019t wait any longer to secure your<br><\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<span class=\"wpr-highlighted-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wpr-highlighted-text-inner\">piece of paradise!<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 500 150\" class=\"wpr-highlight-curly\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M1.15,18C64.07,44.13,108.42,1.4,169.63,3.1,182.11,3.76,191.39,6.58,201,10c71.41,33.39,112-8.7,188.65-7,35.22,1.74,69.81,22.6,103,17\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74488b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74488b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Book your Bungalow or campsite pitch today and start dreaming of your next family getaway with us. &#8220;The vacation of your dreams awaits you!&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156ff1dc elementor-align-left 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data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;opal-move-up&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7bd79e\" data-id=\"f7bd79e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1f0d3 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a1f0d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sub-title\">WHAT CAN YOU DO AT FORMICOLI VILLAGE?<\/span><h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Many activities and things to do.<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8a4eda elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8a4eda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Choosing to camp at Villaggio Formicoli means embracing a unique experience that blends comfort and nature in an exclusive setting. Here, the intimacy of your own space meets the freedom of outdoor living in a serene environment where every detail is designed for your relaxation. It is the ideal choice for those seeking a vacation that is both relaxing and full of adventures\u2014a retreat far from the chaos, immersed in the beauty of the Costa degli Dei.<\/p><\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-832b333 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"832b333\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cb93a0\" data-id=\"6cb93a0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9deff13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9deff13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nearby-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-erios-featured-image-full size-erios-featured-image-full wp-image-6507\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nearby-2.jpg 420w, https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/nearby-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6d49c6 animated-fast elementor-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6d49c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;opal-move-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sports activities in Ricadi<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046fdeb elementor-align-center elementor-button-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"046fdeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/en\/what-to-do-on-the-coast-of-the-gods\/\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t                <span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"opal-icon-long-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DISCOVER MORE<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8588ca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8588ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bebac27\" data-id=\"bebac27\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf06e30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf06e30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tropea-beach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-erios-featured-image-full size-erios-featured-image-full wp-image-6783\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tropea-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tropea-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tropea-beach-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tropea-beach-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9a7cf animated-fast elementor-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b9a7cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;opal-move-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to see in the surroundings of Ricadi<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d48a722 elementor-align-center elementor-button-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d48a722\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/villaggioformicoli.it\/en\/what-to-see-on-the-coast-of-the-gods\/\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t                <span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"opal-icon-long-arrow-right\" 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The Tropea Onion has ancient origins, rooted in the fertile land of Calabria. It is believed that its arrival in Italy is linked to the Phoenicians and the Greeks, ancient navigators and merchants, who appreciated its sweetness and versatility. Mainly cultivated along the Costa degli Dei, from Nicotera to Pizzo Calabro, this onion takes its name from the famous town of Tropea, which has become synonymous with quality and excellence. things to know&#8230; Why is the Tropea onion famous? The Tropea Onion stands out for its unique and sweet flavor, with a slight spicy aftertaste, making it perfect for a wide variety of dishes, from fresh salads to rich and complex sauces. Its importance goes beyond taste, as it is also a powerful ally of health, thanks to its numerous beneficial properties. What are the benefits of Tropea onion? Rich in antioxidants Vitamins (especially vitamin C) and minerals Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties It helps reduce the risk of heart disease Improves blood circulation Helps regulate blood sugar levels Moreover, its high content of quercetin, a flavonoid, makes it an effective natural antihistamine, helpful in fighting allergies and colds. When to use Tropea onion Incorporating the Tropea Onion into your diet means not only enhancing dishes with its unique flavor but also contributing to the well-being of your body. It is versatile in the kitchen, pairing perfectly with both meat and fish dishes, and is also excellent raw in salads or as a main ingredient in jams and preserves. Where the red onion of Tropea is produced The production area of the Tropea Onion is closely linked to the coastal strip that stretches from Nicotera to Pizzo in Calabria, where the unique microclimate, influenced by the proximity of the sea, creates the ideal conditions for its cultivation. This area is characterized by sandy soils and a perfect balance between hours of sunlight and humidity, elements that contribute to the sweetness and crunchiness that set it apart. Recipes with Tropea Onion The Tropea Onion lends itself to countless recipes: from traditional jams, both sweet and spicy, perfect for pairing with cheeses and meats, to innovative preparations like ice creams and sorbets, which surprise with their freshness and originality. A classic dish is &#8216;Tropea al forno,&#8217; where the onions are baked whole or halved with a drizzle of oil, aromatic herbs, and sometimes a stuffing of breadcrumbs and anchovies. Equally famous are the Tropea Onion carpaccios, simply dressed with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, which enhance its natural sweetness. The Tropea Onion is not just an ingredient; it is a treasure of the Calabrian land that encapsulates history, flavor, and health. For those staying at Villaggio Camping Formicoli, it will be an unmissable opportunity to discover and taste this delicacy directly from the producer, immersing themselves in the culture and culinary traditions of Calabria. Whether you&#8217;re an experienced chef or simply a food enthusiast, the Tropea Onion will inspire your culinary creations, making every dish an unforgettable experience. Don\u2019t wait any longer to secure your piece of paradise! Book your Bungalow or campsite pitch today and start dreaming of your next family getaway with us. &#8220;The vacation of your dreams awaits you!&#8221; REQUEST A QUOTE WHAT CAN YOU DO AT FORMICOLI VILLAGE? Many activities and things to do. Choosing to camp at Villaggio Formicoli means embracing a unique experience that blends comfort and nature in an exclusive setting. Here, the intimacy of your own space meets the freedom of outdoor living in a serene environment where every detail is designed for your relaxation. It is the ideal choice for those seeking a vacation that is both relaxing and full of adventures\u2014a retreat far from the chaos, immersed in the beauty of the Costa degli Dei. Sports activities in Ricadi DISCOVER MORE What to see in the surroundings of Ricadi DISCOVER MORE Flavors of Calabria DISCOVER MORE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7017,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-elementor.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Tropea Onion \u2013 A Culinary Symbol of Calabria\u2019s Coast of the Gods<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the sweet and healthy Tropea Onion during your holiday in Calabria. 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