The best cycling routes around Sant'Agata Di Esaro

Lago della Paglia is a small natural lake located in the municipality of Fagnano Castello, in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. It is located on the slopes of Mount Caloria, in the Calabrian Coastal Chain, at an altitude of about 964 meters above sea level.

Sangineto, located at 275 meters above sea level in the Pollino National Park, is a village in the Middle Tyrrhenian Cosentino. Founded in the 12th century, it became an important fiefdom during the Angevin era in Calabria, until 1287, when Ruggero Sangineto decided to transfer the residence to Belvedere Marittimo. Among the places of interest stand out the Mother Church of Santa Maria della Neve, the remains of the Ancient Castle and the Vuglio Waterfall, an authentic natural jewel.

Bonifati is a Calabrian municipality located on the hills with a historic core and the renowned seaside resort of Cittadella del Capo on the coast. Among the best-known monuments are the Castle-Fortress and the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary.

Sangineto is a seaside resort divided between Le Crete and the Lido. The beach of Sangineto Lido is made up of small bays of sand and gravel, with a gently sloping seabed. It is a very popular tourist destination with numerous accommodation facilities. Near the town center is the Pietrabianca beach, a beach with fine sand and pebbles. Furthermore, in the area there are places of historical interest such as the Prince's Castle, the small church of San Michele Arcangelo and the Church of San Mario. Sangineto Lido is a fraction of the Municipality of Sangineto.

Buonvicino, a municipality in Calabria, has historical roots that extend back to ancient Greece. The name may derive from the Bombaci family or from the dialect word "bombaci," which means "snail." In the past, local communities dedicated themselves to pastoralism and agriculture. This territory was initially divided into three villages: Salvato, Tripidone and Trigiano. Continuous threats, including barbarian invasions, led to the formation of Buonvicino in the 13th century. Today, the town is famous for the statue of San Ciriaco Abate.

The convent of San Daniele Fasanella, founded in 1595 by the Capuchin friars, served as a center of study and novitiate. Suppressed during the Neapolitan Republic, it was reopened in 1820, then abandoned in 1866 and subsequently occupied by the Franciscans in 1937. The structure has a tufaceous portal on the façade, a porticoed cloister with 17th century frescoes, and a small church with baroque altars dedicated to Franciscan saints.

The road that leads to the Scalone Pass is as splendid as it is deserted. It offers tranquility and views of the sea and Belvedere Marittimo, all without the disturbance of cars.

Belvedere Marittimo Castle, known as the Prince's Castle, is a well-preserved medieval castle in Calabria. Built in the 11th century by Roger the Norman, it changed owners between several noble families over the centuries. During the Aragonese dominion, it was strengthened with defensive walls and crenellated towers. Today it is a national monument and represents a notable example of medieval architecture in Calabria.