The Nougat Train

Bagnara Calabra · Bagnara Calabra, Costa Viola, Calabria

22 November 2026

On Sunday 22 November 2026, the Nougat Train returns: a special journey departing from Cosenza, Paola, Amantea, Lamezia Terme Centrale and subsequent stations along the Tyrrhenian line, offering a comfortable and sustainable way to reach Bagnara Calabra. The experience invites visitors to discover one of the Costa Viola ’s most iconic products: Bagnara Torrone PGI, an artisanal delicacy renowned and appreciated even beyond Calabria. Upon arrival, participants will be taken by coach from the stations at Palmi and Bagnara to the Consortium’s nougat factories, where they can observe the production process up close, take part in tastings and purchase the product.

A heritage train to discover Bagnara's IGP nougat

On Sunday 22 November 2026, the Nougat Train returns: a special itinerary departing from Cosenza, Paola, Amantea, Lamezia Terme Centrale and the following stations along the Tyrrhenian line, offering a comfortable and sustainable way to reach Bagnara Calabra. The experience is organised by the Associazione Ferrovie in Calabria, under the patronage of the Municipality of Bagnara Calabra and the Fondazione FS Italiane, thanks to the Calabria Regional Business Division of Trenitalia.

From the stations to the nougat factories

Once they arrive, participants are taken by coach from the Palmi and Bagnara stations to the Consortium's nougat factories, where they can watch the production process up close, take part in tastings and buy the product: Torrone di Bagnara IGP, an artisanal excellence of the Costa Viola known and appreciated well beyond Calabria.

Ceramics, the village museum and local cuisine

The programme continues with a visit to the artistic ceramic workshops in the Pellegrina hamlet and to the trail curated by the Associazione Caravilla at the Piccolo Museo del Borgo in Porelli di Bagnara, with entertainment and small tastings along the way. Throughout the day there is time to enjoy local cuisine, with dedicated menus from partner restaurants, including seafood and pizza dishes.

A festive old town

In the afternoon the tour continues into Bagnara's old town, visiting some of the most significant churches linked to the historic Carmine and Rosario congregations, where visitors can admire artistic nativity scenes and works of historic value. The day ends with a walk through the town centre and along the seafront, immersed in the Christmas atmosphere, and a visit to the mechanical artistic nativity scene created by the Rione Inglese volunteer association, near the railway station.

Times, price and booking

On 22 November 2026, departures include, among others, Cosenza at 6:10 am and Lamezia Terme Centrale at 7:15 am. The base package (return train plus coach, guided tours, tastings and access to the factories and the village museum) starts at €39 for adults aged 13 and over. The full programme, updated schedules and booking are available on railtour.it, the initiative's official platform: places are limited, so early booking is advisable. Visitors wanting to extend their stay along the Costa Viola can also find holiday rentals and local businesses on the portal.

Frequently asked questions

When does the 2026 Nougat Train depart?

Sunday 22 November 2026, with departures along the Tyrrhenian line (including Cosenza at 6:10 am and Lamezia Terme Centrale at 7:15 am) towards Bagnara Calabra.

What does the ticket include?

Return train travel, coach transfer, guided tours of the nougat factories, tastings and access to the Piccolo Museo del Borgo.

How much does it cost?

The base package starts at €39 for adults aged 13 and over.

Where do you book?

On railtour.it, the initiative's official website.

What else can you visit besides the nougat factories?

The artistic ceramic workshops in Pellegrina, the Piccolo Museo del Borgo in Porelli, the old town's historic churches and the mechanical nativity scene near the station.

Who organises the event?

The Associazione Ferrovie in Calabria, under the patronage of the Municipality of Bagnara Calabra and the Fondazione FS Italiane, with support from Trenitalia's Calabria Regional Business Division.

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