If you are in Catanzaro Lido, head to La Perla del Sud, located off of the main piazza: the small store is jam-packed with delicious, homemade Calabrian treats (12 Via Bausan, tel: 0961 730 084).

If you are on Calabria's Citron Riviera, do yourself a favour and stop by Passarò in Scalea for the most delicious homemade liquors in the region (445 Via Fiume Lao, Scalea).

Stop by Sale e Pepe (Piazza della Libertà, Pizzo, tel: 0963 533 099) and pick up authentic, locally made products such as 'nduja, jarred onions, sausage, cheese and more.

La Perla del Sud is just off of the main piazza in Catanzaro Lido and has a surprisingly nice selection of homemade Calabrese specialities (12 Via Bausan, tel: 0961 730 084).