Don Giovannino Bakery

Don Giovannino is a small artisan bakery located in Porto Salvo di Vibo Valentia, on the splendid Costa degli Dei, exactly between the renowned tourist destinations of Tropea and Pizzo Calabro. Officially founded in 1982, its roots lie in an even older tradition. Giovanni, its founder, set foot in a bakery for the first time at the age of 8 and, year after year, cultivated the art of bread-making with dedication and passion.

The artisan bakery underwent an important evolution with the entry of Giovanni's children, Giovanna and Francesco, who brought new ideas and innovations. After graduation and a brief work experience in the United States, Giovanna and Francesco expanded the bakery's offering by introducing a cafeteria and a small shop; this transformed the store, also leading to the change of name from ""Re Pane"" to ""Don Giovannino"", in homage to the founder and the family tradition.

Today, the Don Giovannino's artisan bakery is known not only for its high-quality artisan bread, produced using traditional methods and local ingredients, but also for the variety of products offered in the café and shop. Among these, the flagship products are the colomba and panettone, prepared following ancient family recipes and using first choice ingredients to guarantee authentic and unforgettable flavours. The heart-shaped cakes are another specialty of the bakery, perfect for celebrating special occasions with a touch of artisanal sweetness. Finally, the homemade jams, made with fresh seasonal fruit, complete the offer, bringing all the genuine taste of the Calabrian tradition to the table.

Don Giovannino is not just any artisan bakery, but a meeting point for the community, a place where tradition blends with innovation and where the passion for quality is perceived in every product. The strategic position between Tropea and Pizzo Calabro makes it an unmissable stop for tourists who want to discover the authentic flavors of Calabria.