Discover Felitto: Gorges, History and Fusillo

Felitto can be explored from three perspectives: the Gole del Calore and Remolino, the historic townscape, and the cuisine centered on Fusillo di Felitto. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help with your planning: would you like to focus mainly on the landscape and trails, are you interested in the town’s history, or is regional food culture your priority?

Gole del Calore and trails in Remolino

The protected area of the Gole del Calore covers 120 hectares. It extends from the medieval bridge below Felitto to the boundary of the Magliano area. The fourth and fifth sections of the gorge are in Remolino, which belongs to the municipality of Felitto. These details provide a clear geographical outline of the landscape: the area described extends beyond the immediate surroundings of the town.

A nature trail leads from Remolino to a medieval arch bridge at the foot of Magliano Nuovo. It is about five kilometers long and takes two hours; trail conditions may affect the duration. Another named starting point is the Circuito delle Gole del Calore da Felitto, which begins at the picnic area of the Oasi di Remolino. Route information may change following weather or maintenance events; check it before setting out.

Canyoning is possible in the gorges of the Calore River between Felitto and Magliano Nuovo. Swimming in the Calore River is possible at the Oasi di Remolino; access to the water and safety conditions may vary seasonally. Many otters live in the Calore River, but sightings are not guaranteed. The gorges therefore offer different points of interest for travelers drawn to river landscapes, wildlife, or nature trails.

Townscape and architecture

The historic center is characterized by narrow, winding cobbled lanes; some sections are cut into the rock. The Palazzo Baronale, also called the Castello, stands at the highest point of the historic center. The medieval Punticieddu bridge lies below the town and is regarded as a symbol of Felitto’s history. The Ponte di Pretatetta is a natural bridge formed by two enormous blocks of rock: they fell from opposite sides of the valley and became wedged together.

The Museo della Civiltà Contadina e Artigiana is located in a building in the historic center, on Via Pomerio. Along with the lanes, the Palazzo and Punticieddu, it offers further points of reference if you are interested in Felitto’s history. The distinction between these themes may also help with your planning: the Remolino route has an approximate distance and duration, while the architecture and lanes described here represent individual aspects of the townscape.

Fusillo di Felitto and food festivals

Fusillo di Felitto, also called U' fusillu, is a handmade, hollow pasta roll measuring 18 to 22 centimeters in length. Made with eggs, flour, salt, water and olive oil, it is shaped using a very thin, square-section iron rod. Its shape, length and the tool used are among the distinctive features of this local pasta. Its centuries-old tradition is still passed down orally from mother to daughter.

The Sagra del Fusillo Felittese is a food festival held every year during the second ten-day period of August. Exact dates vary each year; if you want to plan your trip around it, check the dates for the relevant event. Sapori d’Autunno is a food tour through the streets of the medieval town center. The exact program may vary. Both events give local cuisine a place of its own alongside Felitto’s landscape and history.

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