Chalet in Montagna

In the fresh mountains of Cortale on the road to an area called Fossa del Lupo (lit. Mouth of the Wolf) is this wonderful chalet, recently built of stone with wood trim. This mountain home is the perfect place to spend a vacation meeting locals, exp In the fresh mountains of Cortale on the road to an area called Fossa del Lupo (lit. Mouth of the Wolf) is this wonderful chalet, recently built of stone with wood trim. This mountain home is the perfect place to spend a vacation meeting locals, exploring the unspoiled nature and discovering the rich art and history of Calabria. Guests will have the opportunity to make trips with the local anthropologist who will serve as a guide to discovering the rich traditions of Calabria, including guided tours and hands-on workshops. Cortale is a small town with a unique historical center, made up of stone buildings built c. 1700, a classic example of the architectural style of the time. FOOD AND WINE: -Guided tour of the Cantine Statti wine cellars with wine, oil, cheese and salumi tastings. -Guided tour of local museum and the production of liquirizia a Rossano, the famous Calabrian black licorice. -Gelato tasting at the famous gelaterias in Jacurso. -Savor traditional cuisine in the local agriturismos and restaurants of Maida, Curinga and Jacurso. -Dinner and drinks at local farms in Acconia, San Pietro a Maida and Lamezia Terme. LOCAL CRAFTS: -Guided tour of Enfield, a local silkworm and cocoon-processing factory where fine silk yarns are produced. -Guided tour of Figulus, a local terracotta workshop in Lamezia Terme. -Guided tour of Serrastretta's ancient looms, still used to make blankets and carpets today. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS: -April: Cicerata a Maida, the popular festival on the Day of San Francesco di Paola, the patron saint of Maida. -May: Strawberry Festival in Acconia; Wine tasting at Open Cellars Night hosted by Azienda Statti in Lamezia Terme. -August: Festival of 'Nduja, the renowned spicy Calabrian sausage, in Spilsby; Vincoli and Gusti in Curinga; Tuna Festival at Pizzo; Mushroom Festival in Platania; Truffle Festival in Pizzo; Onion Festival in Tropea; Jazz & Wind Concert in Cortale; CalafriKa Music and Art Festival in Pianopoli; Tarantella Festival in Caulonia. -September: Notte Piccante Festival in Catanzaro; Spicy Chili Festival in Diamante. -October: Festival at local cantina in Curinga. December: Living Nativity scene in Lamezia Terme. ATTRACTIONS: -Kitesurfing, windsurfing and sailing accessible from the beaches of Gizzeria Lido (15 km away). -Rafting and canyoneering (canyoning) at the Lao River in Scalea (150 km away). -Outdoor sports at Parco Avventura a Zagarise (Zagarise Adventure Park) (60 km away). -Archery lessons and use of the tennis courts and soccer (football) pitches at Scuola degli Arcieri del Feudo di Maida (3 km). -Shopping at Due Mari Shopping Center with bowling alley, movie theatre, bars, restaurants and plenty of shopping at (3 km). EXCURSIONS: -Visit the sulfur hot springs at Caronte (15 km away). -Visit World Wildlife Fund's nature preserve Lago Angitola (20 miles away). -Explore the waterfalls and canyons of Valli Cupe of Sersale (60 miles away). -Trek Monte Contessa, the mountain in which Jacurso is situated, 810 meters above sea level. -Hike and explore the crystal clear waters of River Pilla in Jacurso. ARCHAEOLOGICAL TOURS: -Scolacium Archeological Park of Roccelletta di Borgia (30 miles away). -Archaeological Museum of Lamezia Terme. -Archaeological Museum of Vibo Valentia. -Ancient Roman baths of Acconia (20 miles away). EXCURSIONS in HISTORIC CENTRES: -Walk the streets of the ancient medieval village of Maida (3 km). -Explore the Castello Normanno (Norman castle) of Lamezia Terme (15 miles). -Visit the traditional working watermill of nearby Filadelfia (20 miles). NEARBY BEACHES: -Soverato, Copanello, Caminia, Pietragrande (38 miles). -Pizzo Calabro, Pineta Mare, Colamaio (33 miles). -Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Zambrone (63 miles). -Crotone, Ciro Marina, Isola di Capo Rizzuto (81 miles). -Amantea, Diamante, Praia a Mare (140 miles). -Reggio Calabria, Scilla, Melito Porto Salvo (121 miles). Availability Minimum Stay: 1 night Long stays (over 1 month) Short stays (1 to 4 days) Corporate bookings Bachelor/bachelorette parties