Civita, between history, traditions and rafting

Fairytale landscapes, wrapped in a natural setting with a thousand shades. When in Calabria wild woods, impervious views, water and rock suddenly open up, those elements that fuel the divine spark of human nature in a land that speaks to the mind and heart.

Therefore, if you appreciate ridge routes and environments with contrasting colours, this place is for you; yes, because Civita is part of those small realities capable of raising the quality level of a journey that allows visitors to come into direct contact with local communities and for this reason Civita still preserves peculiarities between the identity and ancient traditions of the Albanian people. Civita is part of the https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_borghi_pi%C3%B9_belli_d%27Italiamost beautiful villages in Italy. The latter develops in those who travel the awareness of the origins of a place and the desire that those habits and customs continue to be respected where man over time, for better or for worse, has left the mark of his legacy.

In Civita, a small village in the province of Cosenza, none other than the devil was bothered! Given the difficulty of building a bridge that would have to connect the two ends of a valley close to the Raganello river, the owner of that land turned to the devil, begging him to give him a hand in the arduous task.

The Devil's Bridge is one of the attractions not to be missed and is the gateway to the ravines of the Raganello Canyon, among the highest in Italy in the heart of the Pollino Park, where you can have fun doing aquatic trekking with expert hiking guides who will guide you to discover high and deep gorges. And when we talk about the Canyon that the Pollino reserves we cannot also mention the Lao River canyon in a 13 km long route with waterfalls, pools of crystal clear water and natural slides all related to the outdoor activities par excellence such as the Rafting, Paragliding, the Canyoning, Mountain Bike, Trekking, etc.

Thus, a few km from Civita, you will find the River Tribe at Laino Borgo, a unique outdoor center in Southern Italy along the wild slopes of the Pollino Park, in one of the most pristine areas of Europe and a UNESCO Geopark.

A center that offers over 14 outdoor sporting activities in a breathtaking environment. It is also a magical place for the spirit. Perfect for those who love to have fun in total harmony with nature, always guided by our professionals in total safety. The Canyon del Lao in fact arouses interest from a biological and paleontological point of view. It's impossible not to be enchanted by so much wonder.

The water from the source in which it is born slowly reaches the sea, becoming first a stream and then a river in a process of continuous transformation which is its true strength.

But returning to Civita, the valley in which it stands is surrounded by wooded mountains, where the blue reflections of the Ionian sea reach. Known as "the town among the rocks", so defined for the immense green mountains that surround its valley but focusing only on the landscape aspect would be reductive if we do not combine its traditions, cultures and bizarre curiosities with so much beauty. The combination of arbëreshë traditions and the typical cuisine of the Pollino, the wisdom of the housewives combined with quality raw materials and the presence of aromatic herbs, produces dishes rich in flavor to be enjoyed within the walls that surround it and the alleys that cross it, guardians of an ancient knowledge that is handed down and told with passion by those who live and animate it on a daily basis.

Obviously also worth visiting is the "Arbëreshë Ethnic Museum", which collects evidence of a minority but living culture, that of the Albanian ethnic group, linked to the Byzantine religious tradition and the peasant world.

Civita is known as the town of chimneys and "Kodra" houses. The peculiarity of the chimneys is that they are different from each other while the "Kodra" houses are so particular that they seem to come to life.

Traveling to discover small towns means immersing yourself in the wonder of hidden territories. Identities, knowledge and crafts are preserved in the villages, a material and immaterial historical heritage unique in the world.

Sport, wellbeing and sustainability staying a little active in contact with nature taking all the energy it gives us.