Hidden Magic of Campania: the High Sele Valley in the region the most attractive of Italy

The historical, natural and archeological The Upper Sele River Valley is the ideal base for tourism can give peace of mind that wants to be in nature, in a calm atmosphere, the values ​​of his being.

The river rises at Sele Caposele and after 64 km, flows into the Gulf of Salerno near Paestum. Its waters are a source of life and, thanks to their special characteristics collected near Contursi Terme, the Sele was always considered a natural phenomenon when Virgilio who cited in his work. The ancients believed that its waters had the power to petrify all that falling in, giving their interpretation of the phenomenon of sedimentation natural hot springs that still occurs today.
The Sele is one of the most beautiful rivers and least polluted of Italy. Which crosses the valley is the ideal habitat of otters and birds that are now only in those places.

This territory occupies a strategic position between Salerno, Avellino and Potenza and Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas. The nature lovers can find beautiful landscapes and routes.
Go to these places means taking a trip in the past beaten path outside to experience nature, old traditions and good food: cheese, vegetables, meat, sausages, olive oil, wine, honey.

One can observe beautiful green fields, plains and mountains and visit towns like Valva, Colliano and Quaglietta.
Valva is at the foot of Mount Marzano. Valva dominates the area of ​​the Sele valley surrounded by mountains Picentini. The old part of town is very beautiful. It was built in Roman times as a fortress to defend the people by the Saracen invasions. There is the charming town of Ayala with the medieval castle and the magnificent 17 hectare park to visit. It was rebuilt in the eighteenth century as a holiday for the Marquis de Ayala. The park is made with the "Classical Gardens" and the wonderful wood decorated with statues and fountains. The sculptures represent the myths and allegories: Diane, Spring, Summer, Hercules, painter etc.. There is also an outdoor theater with statues all around.
Colliano, built on a rock of Mount Marzano, is in a position suggestive.
It dominates the Sele Valley and is surrounded by a wonderful nature. The area is full of parks and meadows, with oasis protected. One of the most important products of the place is the black truffle. In October there is a trade fair dedicated to the truffle. Beautiful alleys and cathedral.
Quaglietta is a suggestive and charming medieval village in the Tuscan style, recently refurbished. It has a splendid view of the Valley.
The activity of the basement has created the volcanic zone of thermal Contursi Terme, famous for the care of sulfur and the SPA.

A tour of 6 / 7 days in these places will give the traveler the opportunity to enjoy places and landscapes without the stress of the clock to discover the treasures of this beautiful land.