The farmhouse by the lake, Farm hotel and agritourism in Maierato, Calabria, Italy
Agriturismo Il Borgo sul Lago is a farm-based hotel in Maierato, a small town in Calabria, set right along the shore of Lago Angitola. The property is made up of stone and wood buildings surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and Mediterranean scrubland.
The area around Lago Angitola has long been shaped by farming, with olives and vines as the basis of local life. The lake was later designated as a protected zone and is now managed by the WWF.
The farm sits at the edge of Lago Angitola, a WWF-protected wetland that shelters over 130 bird species. Walking quietly along the lake paths, visitors can spot herons, coots, and cormorants at close range.
The farm works well as a base for exploring the surroundings of Maierato, the coast, and nearby towns. A stay of at least two nights gives enough time to discover the lake and the walking paths at a relaxed pace.
The great crested grebe nested for the first time in Calabria in 1982 on Lago Angitola, the lake beside this farm. This makes the site a landmark moment in the birdwatching history of southern Italy.
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