The villages of the Pollino
Within the Pollino National Park there are several fantastic villages to visit. We list some of them below.
Morano Calabro
Morano Calabro, called the “crib of the Pollino,” is one of the major centers of the Pollino. Voted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, it boasts a rich history dating back to 132 B.C.
The village of Morano Calabro, with its stone streets and houses, medieval castle and Pollino mountains in the background, provides a truly atmospheric setting.
To learn more about Morano Calabro you can visit this page.
Civita
Civita is a small town in the Calabrian side of the Pollino National Park, within the Raganello Gorge Nature Reserve. Civita is an Arbereshe community: Albanian traditions, language, religious rites and customs are alive in the village.
Civita is known not only for the Raganello gorges, but also for the “Devil’s Bridge,” a medieval bridge placed at a height of 260 meters over the Raganello gorges, which allows people to cross precisely the gorges.
To find out more about the Devil’s Bridge and Civita’s Raganello Gorge read the article in the “places” section of our website.
The road that leads toward the “Devil’s Bridge.” The small bridge stands out at a height of 260meters and allows you to cross the Raganello gorges.
For more information about Civita’s Devil’s Bridge you can visit the Pro-Loco page by clicking on this link.
Useful links
Here are some useful links to deepen your knowledge of this wonderful natural park, the largest in Italy:
- The park’s official website
- A site full of information about the park
- The site of the cycle route of the parks of Calabria
Also, please remember to visit this article again, as it will be updated periodically with many new features.