Looking to escape from the stresses of modern life and head deep into the wilderness? Then a few days relaxing at a villa in Campania neighbouring the region of Basilicata would be ideal for you!
The area of Monticcio is probably best known for its two lakes, located on the slopes of Mount Vulture.
Part of a picturesque forested nature reserve; these two lakes are quite unique in comparison to other lakes of Italy in fact they are green in colour and are a higher temperature than most others.
The area of Monticcio is probably best known for its two lakes, located on the slopes of Mount Vulture.
Part of a picturesque forested nature reserve; these two lakes are quite unique in comparison to other lakes of Italy in fact they are green in colour and are a higher temperature than most others.
They are frequently visited by tourists and botanists who come to admire the beauty and serenity of this place and see the delicate and rare ninfea flowers that grow like a blanket around the shores of Lago Piccolo and Lago Grande. The smaller lake, called Lago Piccolo is light green in colour and Lago Grande is olive green in colour. They’re nicknamed as the ‘Twins of Mount Vulture’ due to their similarity in colour and geological formation.
Visitors can embark on some magical nature trails around the lakes and visit two abbeys that overlook these tranquil pools of green. One is called the Abbey of St. Michael and the other is the ruins of the Abbey of St. Hippolytus.
Visitors can embark on some magical nature trails around the lakes and visit two abbeys that overlook these tranquil pools of green. One is called the Abbey of St. Michael and the other is the ruins of the Abbey of St. Hippolytus.
Walk through the diverse forests that envelop the two volcanic crator lakes before heading up to the summit of Mount Vulture to see magnificent views of the countryside for miles all around.
Stop of for a spot of lunch at one of the nearby villages here called Monticchio Bagni and Monticchio Sgarroni and soak in the warm sun rays as you explore what these charming little havens have to offer by way of culture and crafts!
Does this sound like just the paradise you’ve been searching for? Then get booking today and make the thoughts of visiting here a reality!
Stop of for a spot of lunch at one of the nearby villages here called Monticchio Bagni and Monticchio Sgarroni and soak in the warm sun rays as you explore what these charming little havens have to offer by way of culture and crafts!
Does this sound like just the paradise you’ve been searching for? Then get booking today and make the thoughts of visiting here a reality!
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picture 3: Σπάρτακος / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: FlickreviewR / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Σπάρτακος / CC BY-SA 3.0