Agriturismo Le Farnie 

In General 

“Le Farnie” is situated 350 metres above sea-level on the hills of Altomonte, in Calabria, near the national park of Pollino, between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. It is an organic farm and produces extra-virgin olive oil in its own artisan olive press.

THE FARMHOUSE HOLIDAY

Guests are accommodated in a farmhouse built at the end of the 1800s and now entirely renovated, furnished with antiques and opens onto a portico with a panoramic view. Guest accommodation consists of five bedrooms with bath en suite; meals can be taken in a restaurant that seats fifty persons. Guests can enjoy good, traditional food (book in advance).

WHAT YOU CAN DO
Guests can take part in the everyday activities on the farm: for example, olive-picking and helping to produce extra-virgin olive oil in the farm’s own artisan olive press; or preparing vegetables in oil, jam and marmalade. They can also take courses in cookery or agriculture. Or they can enjoy walks or go for rides on a mountain bike; and play bowls or table tennis.

WHAT TO SEE

“Le Farnie” lies 1.5 km away from the historic centre of Altomonte, which is reachable on foot. Altomonte is a village of medieval origins and has been described as “an island from 14th century Tuscany in Calabria”.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT (LESS THAN 40 MINUTES BY CAR):

Ionian coast; Tyrrhenian coast; Pollino National Park; Sila National Park.

HOW TO REACH OUR FARM

by car: : motorway A3 (SALERNO-REGGIO CALABRIA); exit at Altomonte; drive 10 km in the direction of Altomonte; near the historic centre of the village, turn to the right in the direction of Contrada S. Anna (signs at the crossroads) and drive 800 meters.

by train: railway stations at Cosenza, Paola or Sibari.

by plane: airports at Lamezia or Crotone.

Further informations on the web site  www.agriturismolefarnie.it

You can book accommodation, ask for information, or order our products:

- by calling +39 (0) 981 948786

- or by sending an e-mail to info@agriturismolefarnie.it