San Pietro a Maida, City of Olive Oil

San Pietro a Maida, in the province of Catanzaro, lies between the Calabrian Serre and the Tyrrhenian Sea, between Mount Contessa and the Gulf of Santa Eufemia. Although it is not certain, the maze of narrow streets in its historic centre suggests medieval origins. The perfect time to visit San Pietro a Maida is July, during the celebrations for its patron saint.

What makes San Pietro a Maida distinctive is the proportion of its municipal land devoted to olive cultivation, with several centuries-old trees growing within it. Thanks to this heritage and the olive oil produced from it, San Pietro a Maida is officially part of the National Association of Olive Oil Cities.