What to do near San Lorenzo del Vallo, CS

Village of San Lorenzo del Vallo with castle

Far from tourism, close to the truest Calabria

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."

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 "broccoli" of Castrovillari

The loricate pine, a symbol of the Pollino National Park

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

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!

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!

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.

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.