Summer has finally begun and after months of rest and hours spent at home for fear of coronavirus contagion, the time has come to experience the beauties of Italy and to spend pleasant days in the open air. Attention and social distancing remain necessary and for this reason, a trip to places still unexplored and of uncontaminated beauty is recommended. Advice? That of changing destination and avoiding the usual famous tourist resorts and allowing oneself periods to rediscover regions such as the Molise, small but with great potential.
IMolise exists!
Why go to Molise in the summer? Well, there are so many reasons and it is difficult to list them all but one thing is certain, as soon as you arrive in this region you will never forget it. Between the calm, the long expanses of meadows and the numerous chalets and farmhouses and the natural parks, there is really spoiled for choice on what to visit. If you love mountains, hiking and greenery, then the Apennines are well suited for holidays with friends, family, couples, young and old alike.
The Molise Apennines is made up of three important formations, the Mainarde, the Matese and the Alto Molise. The main places to visit for trekking lovers are Campitello Matese, located on Mount Miletto and Capracotta. Two places suitable for both winter and summer.
Summer in the mountains
Campitello Matese is a mountain massif of the Samnite Apennines. Its mountains offer an unprecedented view, a panacea for the mind and body. The place is suitable for many activities such as hiking, walking at high altitude, horseback riding, muntan bike rides, picnics in the meadows and dinners under the stars. At the foot of the mountain there are also characteristic restaurants, huts and hotels capable of offering unforgettable experiences such as spas and moments of pure relaxation.
Beyond the mountains in Molise there is more
For the incurable lovers of cultural and naturalistic tourism in the summer there are many protected areas to visit, such as the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise and the WWF Oasis of Monte Mutria, Guardiaregia-Campochiaro and the Lipu of Casacalenda.
THEasi of the WWF
The Guardiaregia-Campochiaro Oasis covers approximately 3135 hectares and is one of the largest and wildest parks managed by the WWF. The place offers a view of the San Nicola waterfall, the caves of Pozzo della Neve and Cul di Bove, among the deepest abysses in Europe. Furthermore, in summer, the park managers organize events and guided tours to discover protected plants and animal species.
A look at the historical centers of the region
Molise also offers characteristic villages and historic centers to be admired at any time of day or night. guardiaregia for example, at night it looks almost magical. It seems to be immersed in a miniature nativity scene and to be part of the whole scene. In places like these you can stroll, taste the typical cuisine and enjoy a clear blue sky.
The good cuisine of Molise
A trip to Molise is also recommended for lovers of good food. The culinary activity is renowned not only throughout the peninsula but also in Europe and beyond. Only in Molise you can taste typical products such as goat cheeses, fine caciocavallo, pecorino, burrata, mozzarella and fragrant salami. The truffle, however, is the king of these areas and pasta, especially home-made pasta and grilled dishes, go well with the precious tuber found in the woods, from white in summer to black in winter. In Molise an excellent red wine is also produced, Tintilia, a blend of taste and body. The mixed platters and first courses will make you relive the genuine sensations that only grandmothers are still able to recreate. In short, if you still had some doubts about what to do and where to go, the advice is to prepare your bags as soon as possible and come and take a leap into the small, wonderful region of central and southern Italy!
