In the ninth and eighth centuries BC, Greeks began colonising the coastal regions of Calabria, calling the area Magna Graecia.

The province includes much of the Sila National Park, a wild area with rough grassland and forests of pine, oak, beech and fir.

[9] In the province of Catanzaro, among San Floro,[10] Girifalco[11] and Cortale,[12] the ancient tradition of sericulture is still kept alive, thanks to young generations.

In fact, among the municipalities of Girifalco, San Floro and Cortale,[13][14] sericulture is still practiced, the breeding of silkworms combined with the cultivation of mulberry trees.

Tiriolo and Badolato are known above all for the manufacturing of the "vancale", the typical Calabrian shawl, made of wool or silk, worn by women in ancient times on traditional costumes during the dance of tarantella, or as an ornamental decoration of the houses.

Typical in Tiriolo is also the manufacturing of carpets, linen and broom fibers, bobbin lace making, embroidery, precious ceramics, furnishing objects and artistic sculptures.

The traditional production of artistic ceramics dating back to the Magna Graecia period is handed down in the ancient center of Squillace.

Among many craftsmen there are also those of wrought iron, who work brass, pewter, tin to make balconies, railings, gates, oil lamps, candelabra and plates.

Also worth mentioning are the goldsmiths and silversmiths who shape the foils and use the burin to produce earrings, jewels, necklaces, pendants often referring to ancient styles.

The main transport hub of the province is the central town of Lamezia Terme, located beside the A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway.