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Spilinga hosting Longevity Day Italia 2026

Overview

The municipality of Spilinga in Calabria has been selected to host the twelfth edition of Longevity Day Italia, scheduled for late September and early October 2026. The selection recognizes the town as a “natural laboratory for longevity,” noted for its high quality of life and the presence of centenarian residents.

Preparations for the event involve collaboration between the municipality, Anziani Italia, the Volare association, and the University of Calabria. Discussions with University Rector Gianluigi Greco have focused on longevity as a multidisciplinary field involving social innovation and prevention. The program will include territorial visits and an awards ceremony involving medical, academic, and institutional experts to promote active aging.

Entities

Spilinga · Gianluigi Greco · University of Calabria · Diamante · Visit Italy

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Spilinga selected to host Longevity Day Italia 2026

    Spilinga, Italy, will host Longevity Day Italia 2026, celebrating the region's high quality of life and active aging through academic and institutional collaboration.

  2. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Spilinga and Diamante apply for Luminous Destinations 2027

    Spilinga and Diamante have applied for the ‘Luminous Destinations 2027’ project by Visit Italy, aiming to showcase sustainable tourism models that integrate local identity and community needs.

Sources

calabriareportage.it · informacalabria.it · lanovitaonline.it · strettoweb.com