When you arrive in the small town of Papasidero, a characteristic and fascinating village appears in the eyes of the traveler, gathered at the foot of an extraordinary rocky ridge that overlooks the houses and frames the imposing cathedral in the center of the town.
Among the streets of the village you can meet the locals, their stories suggest a place that still maintains its traditions and origins intact. Papasidero is a small settlement that has about 600 inhabitants and manages to give the traveler many emotions.
A real dive into the most ancient history, visiting the suggestive Grotta del Romito, located in a hamlet of Papasidero (Nuppolara) which tells of a place lived in prehistoric times and which still preserves intact the engraving of the Bos Primigenius, which makes it even more spectacular.
Continuing the walk in the village you can admire the remains of the Norman-Swabian Castle that overlooks a small square with a very suggestive view of the village both during the day, because it allows you to observe the entire Lao Valley, and in the evening under the lights of the small alleys and illuminated houses.
Smells, flavors of the typical cuisine intoxicating in the restaurants in the area, but also the pleasure of being able to sit in the squares, eat a simple sandwich or drink a coffee becomes a moment of pure relaxation that can only be found in small villages like Papasidero.
The village can be visited with the well-prepared tourist guides made available by the Municipality, a pleasant story that thrills both independent travelers and hikers and groups arriving in the area.
Even the parish priest Don Ezio gives his all and constantly contributes with his functions to animate, during the year, the small community by keeping alive the rites and religious functions that are a real masterpiece of folklore and the spirit of the people. local.
The valley of the Lao river is wonderful, the crystalline waters that run through the territory are a perfect setting for water trekking or sports activities such as rafting. Papasidero is only 18 km from the A2 motorway of the Mediterranean and 23 km from the sea where in less than an hour you can reach the most popular coastal destinations of the upper Tyrrhenian coast such as Diamante, Scalea, Praia a mare and San Nicola Arcella (Arco Magno ).
Village of Papasidero
Address: Via Alcide De Gasperi, 124, 87020, Papasidero
Phone: 3931292687
Site:
https://www.visitpapasidero.itLocation inserted by
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