The best cycling routes around Santa Caterina Albanese

Patitucci Gianni's Bar Fahrenheit is a welcoming and vibrant landmark for those crossing the picturesque landscapes of the Esaro Valley. Located in the lively setting of Roggiano Gravina, amidst the gentle Calabrian hills and the scents of the Mediterranean nature, this historic establishment combines authentic Southern hospitality with an informal and relaxed atmosphere. It proves to be the perfect stop for a regenerating break during a two-wheeled tour, where you can enjoy an excellent coffee or an invigorating breakfast before exploring the surrounding villages or the dirt paths leading towards the Pollino National Park. In addition to offering a comfortable break for cyclists, Fahrenheit is a true corner of conviviality, where the strong connection with the territory is expressed through chats at the counter, fresh aperitifs, and the chance to recharge your energy while feeling at home. An excellent balance between human warmth, village liveliness, and well-deserved rest, ideal for savoring the welcoming spirit of Calabria and preparing for your next rides in complete serenity. Fahrenheit by Patitucci Gianni is also the ideal place to recharge your e-Bike and earn DINAclub points. Find out how at: dinaclub.repower.com To discover the territory, a ready-to-ride itinerary: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2995662408

Collateral route to the Calabrian parks cycle path

Excellent and always very fresh water

Lago dell'Esaro, although created by human hands, has become a micro-ecosystem in its own right over time. It is not just a "water reservoir", but a dynamic environment that over the years has become home to local species of flora and fauna. Water birds have found shelter here, and fish have found habitat. It is a fascinating example of how nature can adapt to changes introduced by man, creating a new form of life, albeit born of intervention. It is a silent lesson in ecology: even where man modifies the landscape, life finds a way to flourish.

Imagine a lake that, though young and artificial, is a guardian of a history older than Rome. Lago dell'Esaro in Calabria is not a natural wonder, but a work of human engineering, born from the need to irrigate sun-baked land. And it is precisely in its "unnaturalness" that a fascinating paradox lies. The past slumbers beneath its waters and in its immediate vicinity. It is here, in the shadow of this modern structure, that archaeologists have discovered Roman patrician villas - evidence of luxury and power from two thousand years ago. Think about it: where we draw water for crops today, Roman notables once held debates and admired the mosaics on their rich estates.

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Pettoruto is an important place of Marian worship located in San Sosti, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Immersed in the suggestive gorge of the Rosa river, between Monte Montea and Monte Mula, it is located at about 543 meters above sea level. Origins and legend According to tradition, the sanctuary has legendary origins. A man named Nicola Mairo, originally from Altomonte and unjustly accused of murder, took refuge on the mountain where the sanctuary stands today. During his time in hiding, he had a mystical vision of the Madonna and Child and carved her image on a tuff rock. In 1449 he was cleared of all charges. In the early 1600s, a deaf-mute shepherd boy discovered the carved image and, miraculously, regained his speech, thus allowing the construction of the sanctuary. Architecture and awards The current building was built between 1824 and 1840 by order of Bishop Felice Greco. In 1979, Pope John Paul II elevated it to a basilica

Beautiful road that leads to Passo dello Scalone from S. Agata D'Esaro, surrounded by mountains and nature

Nice place to cool off in the middle of nature