Casetta in pietra

Turn-of-the-century stone house situated on the main street that runs through the piazza of the village. Via Nazionale, as the people of Jacurso call the road, continues on to border the town, through a crossroads of people, stories. Turn-of-the-century stone house situated on the main street that runs through the piazza of the village. Via Nazionale, as the people of Jacurso call the road, continues on to border the town, through a crossroads of people, stories, colors and scents. This charming Calabrian home is a classic example of the lifestyle of the era in which it was built. A cool and relaxing 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 traditions of Calabria, including guided tours and hands-on workshops. Jacurso is a small village situated in the narrowest part of Calabria in the hillside of Monte Contessa (810 meters above sea level), from which you can admire views of the Ionian and the Tyrrhenian Sea at the same time. POSSIBLE TOURIST ACTIVITIES 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). -Watch local wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund's nature preserve in 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