Passo della Limina, Mountain pass in Calabria, Italy.
Passo della Limina is a mountain pass in southern Calabria that links the Aspromonte and Serre Calabresi mountain ranges. Located at roughly 800 meters in elevation, it can be reached via paved roads that wind through forested slopes and open ridges.
The pass served as a key trade route connecting mountain communities on both sides of the ranges, facilitating commerce across Calabria over many centuries. This connection helped different villages remain economically linked to one another.
The communities around the pass maintain mountain traditions visible in local celebrations and the way people prepare food using regional ingredients. These customs remain an active part of daily life in the surrounding villages.
The pass is accessible by car year-round, though conditions and temperature can change sharply between the valley below and the higher elevation. Bringing layers and weather-appropriate clothing is wise at any time of year, especially during winter months.
The pass sits at the boundary where Mediterranean plants meet mountain vegetation, creating a rare mix of species found nowhere else together. Visitors walking through the area will notice plants that normally grow in very different environments side by side.
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