What to do near Francavilla Marittima, CS

Shrine of Our Lady of Arms

It rises from the rock and from its 1,000-meter height towers over the Sibari plain. The name has nothing belligerent about it for real: "arms" is an adaptation of the Greek word meaning "caves."

Alessandria del Carretto is Italy's Painted Village

40 murals among the streets of the highest village in the Pollino Park

Alessandria del Carretto

A pearl of Calabrian culture set on the roof of the Pollino Park

Village of San Lorenzo del Vallo with castle

Far from tourism, close to the truest Calabria

The "broccoli" of Castrovillari

The loricate pine, a symbol of the Pollino National Park

The Norman Swabian Castle of Morano

A castle that has seen it all, but still stands proudly overlooking the upper Coscile River valley in the Pollino National Park. It protects a spectacular village rich in history.

The arboreal patriarchs of the Pollino.

High-altitude hike to pay homage to the majestic loricate pine tree

Colobraro and the evil eye

A small village perched on the mountain of the same name, Colobraro has sparked curious rumors made up of jinx, magic and evil eye. But don't be fooled: of magic here, there is only the beauty of the village!

Orsomarso, a treasure in the Pollino National Park

The village climbs the green mountains of the Calabrian Apennines in an up-and-down wonderland. Historically a land of saints and battles, today it is above all a place where hospitality is at home!

The thermal baths of Latronico

From Mount Alpi in the Pollino Park, thermal waters descend for miles underground and flow into the thermal park of Latronico, a place of enchanting beauty, unique in Basilicata.

Lake Cecita

The largest reservoir in Calabria is an example of perfect harmony between nature and human intervention. Bathing is prohibited, but walks and picnics are welcome!