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Petina is perhaps one of the most mountainous villages in Campania. It sits directly on the slopes of the Alburni Mountains, completely surrounded by centuries-old chestnut groves. The village is very small and offers a grocery store, almost always open and well-stocked, a restaurant renowned for its local dishes, and a bar with tables in a beautiful courtyard.

The views along the road are breathtaking

I hope you get a chance to meet Ettore, the volunteer who runs the observatory and currently the only person in the world who knows how to use the telescope inside. Spending a night here on an observing day must be fantastic.

Truly a godsend for us cyclists to take a break. Surrounded by greenery, sheltered from the sun and at 900 m above sea level. Truly the best!

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

Karst sinkhole located in the territory of Petina, it is one of the many naturalistic attractions of the Alburni Mountains, in the National Park. The cave is more than 200 meters deep and it is necessary to have adequate speleological equipment. There is a picnic area outside.

At the top of the Valico degli Alburni there is the astronomical observatory of Casone Aresta. Here the wood opens up to make room for a large plateau.

Medieval castle overlooking the village of Brienza. Unfortunately it was damaged by several earthquakes.