In the heart of the Pollino National Park, in the municipality of Morano Calabro 'One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy' as well as a TCI 'Orange Flag', stands 'La Locanda del Parco': a family-run agritourism company that stands as a pearl perfectly set in the surrounding area, enhanced and celebrated daily thanks to careful work and driven by love for its land.
The Locanda del Parco, crossed by the itinerary of the Ciclovia dei Parchi (Parks Cycle Route), is an ideal place for those who wish to restore the spirit and the body, enjoying unspoilt panoramas that embrace sea and mountains and immersing themselves in an intact and authentic nature, rich in history and traditions.
Those who stay here will be sure to discover the soul of Pollini in all its incredible facets: the leisure activities that will make your stay pleasant and unforgettable are, in fact, associated with the typical local cuisine of the ancient peasant tradition, the result of careful research aimed at recovering the flavours of the past, and the surrounding scenery where olive groves, arable land, vegetables and fruit are cultivated alongside sheep, goats, pigs and farmyard animals.
Moreover, thanks to expert guides, it is possible to visit the enchanting surrounding natural scenery, characterised by a varied fauna consisting of wolves, roe deer, otters, wild boar and golden eagles amidst forests of loricate pine, black pine and silver fir, oak, holm oak and beech.
Staying at the Locanda del Parco: Agriturismo, Dependances and B&B
The Locanda del Parco has spacious and comfortable rooms and suites in agritourismall with private bathroom, are tastefully furnished in the old country tradition. The outbuildingsThe farmhouses, on the other hand, have been skilfully renovated and equipped with a kitchenette and are immersed in the green countryside with a beautiful view of the Pollino mountain range. Alternatively, it is possible to opt for a stay in The 'Lady's Vineyard' B&B located in the heart of the historical centre, inside a magnificent and charming period building.
Activities in and around Agritourism
The Locanda del Parco is an inexhaustible mine of activities, naturalistic and scientific observations, arts and popular traditions such as soap making or the working of clay from Sibari and Rossano. Horse-riding enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby stables, just 5 minutes away, to learn the basics of everything related to managing a horse, learning how to care for it, feed it properly, learn its basic anatomy, and experience moments of sharing surrounded by nature. On weekends, it is possible to retrace the old transhumance route, in places once infested by brigands.
It is also possible to practice in the vicinity of the facility:
Wind surfing - Water skiing - Climbing - Archery - Mountain biking - BTT - Hiking - Trekking - Trail grooming - Rafting - Canyoning - Canoeing - Nordic walking - Health trail.
Traditional cuisine, a great protagonist
Thanks to the high degree of hospitality and familiarity, the La Locanda del Parco farmhouse is the ideal destination to feel the flavours and rediscover the tastes of the ancient rural tradition. Le dishes are prepared only with genuine, organically grown products. The larder is filled with fresh and processed farm produce, packaged in an original way, much of it grown in thesynergistic vegetable garden. Following ancient recipes, some exquisite liqueurs are made from herbs. Guests of the Locanda can also buy these products, so that they can enjoy the delicacies tasted on site at home.
But it doesn't end there, to fully immerse themselves in the local gastronomy all guests can take part in cooking classes to prepare typical dishes, or devote themselves to processing ricotta and cheese, accompanied by wine tastings to the rhythm of popular music.
The Locanda del Parco and respect for the environment
The company, which has always been attentive to environmental policies, has a modern photovoltaic system that saves around 20,000 kg of carbon dioxide per year in the environment.
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