Parco Nazionale del Pollino

Amazing hike with gorgeous alpine flowers. Had no idea what to expect but loved the greenery, the wildlife and a gorgeous panoramic view at the top of the serra Dolcedorme. Started from the colle d'impiso, found it easy to park but it was a quiet day in May. Beautiful and so unexpected

Womderful natural park. Very hot in summer but full of rivers and trees

Wow 🌌 my first ever hitchhike itinerary in western Europe after almost 3 years in the Middle East. 5 days hitchhiking and walking plus one resting at hippie-minded Rivertribe village in Laino. So much hospitality, although I'm a guy alone each five cars, one was stopping, even police helped me out. Interesting conversations at Bellavista bar in S. Domenica Talao, Antica Dimora in Viggianello, Café 007 in Terranova. Hosted by outgiving guys in Scalea before the start, Terranova after the tough hike up and down Pollino Mary's shrine hike. Thank you Antonio and Cosimo! Lake Cotugno shouldn't be missed, you can sleep on Senise side nearby the provincial highway by walking from Agip gas station. Mezzane has some stunning landscapes, unf i missed Papasidero, San Costantino Albanese and Noepoli. Buses work from Scalea to Laino to Castrovillari (Ferrovie della Calabria company). From Terranova / S Severino downhill to Senise, i took it to cross that empty, old road on Sat at 4:45pm (week last one!) for 2,30€ covering 30km. Bus was totally empty as well.

With the highest peaks of the southern italian peninsula, the Pino Loricato as reminder of the last Ice Age, wild forests and cold mountain waters, this national park is magnificent place.

Amazing wild nature and panoramic views from the mountains. You can see horses and buffalos in the wild. Most trails are easily accessible and clearly marked. There are plenty of places for camping or just for picnic.

Gorgeous national park with beautiful hikes, waterfalls and peaceful picnic areas in the forests. Wonderful place on earth.

Nice walk on a hot day, great for calming your nerves. We were on a short trail, not a lot of extraordinary things to see, would expect a better signs on the map, we couldn't find the waterfall. There were a few restaurants nearby, unfortunately all of them were closed while we were there.

The beauty of this place is truely amazing if you like untouched nature. Almost a holy place