Samo, Calabria
Samo (; ) is a small town and "comune" located in the Province of Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Samo has a population of 1,090 but this increases seasonally. Samo is about inland and about above sea level. It is located at the foot of Aspromonte National Park. Samo has a number of fresh water springs running in the nearby mountains and through the town which are used by most of the population for drinking. History. Samo has been historically a city of much trade and import. From the 16th century onwards, people would trade sheepskins, lambs and pineapple. Main sights . The main attractions of Samo are the ruins of the old town destroyed in the 1908 Messina earthquake and hiking in the nearby Aspromonte National Park. Sport. The town has a football team called AC Samo and is currently playing in the lower regional divisions. Twin towns. Samo is the sister town of the Greek island of Samos. External links. <BR>