Monte Poro, Mountain summit in Vibo Valentia Province, Italy

Monte Poro is a mountain in Calabria whose summit, at 710 metres above sea level, lies in the municipality of Joppolo, in the Province of Vibo Valentia. It rises between the Angitola and Mesima rivers and the Serre range, and its mild climate and varied vegetation support a dense scatter of small villages up to the highest ground.

Monte Poro's mild climate, varied vegetation and dense settlement of small villages set it apart from other Calabrian massifs, and its low 710 m altitude allowed building even near the top. Its position overlooking the Tyrrhenian coast from Cetraro to Scilla made it an important radio and television transmission centre. It is also one of the places, with the Locride, where the Calabrian lira was played; after near disuse in the 1950s it has been taken up again and spread across Calabria.

Monte Poro is one of the areas where the Calabrian lyre was played, alongside the Locride. The instrument nearly fell out of use in the 1950s but has since been taken up again and is now played across Calabria. The plateau's towns, including Spilinga, are known for 'nduja, a spreadable pork sausage.

The best time to visit is outside the hottest summer months when weather conditions are more comfortable for outdoor activity. Access is available via local roads and trails, so sturdy footwear and plenty of water are essential, especially for those tackling the steeper sections.

Monte Poro's summit, in the comune of Joppolo, carries radio and television transmitters whose signals reach the Tyrrhenian coast from Cetraro to Scilla and the plains of Lamezia Terme and Gioia Tauro. The low 710-metre altitude is what allows antennas and settlements to occupy the highest ground.