What to do near Cosenza, CS

Giants of Sila Nature Reserve

In Sila National Park there is a centuries-old forest inhabited by respectable trees. Sometimes you need to feel small before the majestic beauty of nature...

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!

Florense Abbey of San Giovanni in Fiore

It dates back to 1230 and is among the most impressive religious buildings in Calabria. Particular is the choice of bare stone in the interior as well, faithful to the monastic values of sobriety and modesty of the Florentines.

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.

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

The Castle of Fiumefreddo

Photographers, there is bread for your teeth here: the empty arches wide open to the sea and sky, war wounds of this old castle, become the ideal frames for creative and exciting shots!

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!

Cupone Visitor Center

The Cupone Visitor Center is located near Lake Cecita in Sila National Park. Inside are wildlife enclosures, a geological garden, a nature museum and a botanical garden.

The "broccoli" of Castrovillari

The loricate pine, a symbol of the Pollino National Park

The village of Fuscaldo Marina

It is a small village that enjoys a crazy view of the sea from its hillside. It is also known as the village of 100 portals because of the beautiful carved stone gates that can be seen in the streets.

Alessandria del Carretto

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