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The best place to park is the Teatro parking lot. It's free and only a two-minute walk to the ruins.

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. Natural characteristics The lake is immersed in a wooded environment composed mainly of beech, conifer, chestnut and oak trees, offering a suggestive and peaceful landscape. With a surface area that is just over a hectare, Lago della Paglia is one of the smallest lakes in the area, but it is a popular destination for its natural beauty. Activities and accessibility The lake is easily accessible via well-marked hiking trails, making it an ideal destination for hikers and families. On its shores there is a picnic area, perfect for a relaxing day immersed in nature. Environmental context Lago della Paglia is part of the Monte Caloria Natural Park, a nature reserve established in 1990 that covers about 940 hectares. The area is managed by the Municipal Administration of Fagnano Castello and offers numerous paths and panoramic points for nature lovers and hikers. How to get there Lago della Paglia is located a short distance from the center of Fagnano Castello. It can be reached via the Strada Statale delle Terme or by following the "strada dei laghi" that connects the various bodies of water in the area

From this panoramic path you have a splendid view of the pretty village of Civita, 819 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza. Known as Çifti in Arbëresh, it is one of the Calabrian municipalities characterized by historical Albanian communities in Italy. It is also located within the natural reserve of the Raganello torrent gorges.

Panoramic point

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Civita with a small and simple deviation from the sp is mandatory to make it beautiful

From the height of the ruins you can admire the entire cedar coast

Lago della Paglia is one of the lakes of Fagnano Castello, a village famous for the production of chestnuts. It is located at over 1000 meters of altitude, and you can stop at one of the picnic areas to admire the view of Mount Caloria.