{"id":17156,"date":"2018-01-14T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-14T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=17156"},"modified":"2021-07-11T16:54:34","modified_gmt":"2021-07-11T14:54:34","slug":"castel-daiano-appennines-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"From Castel D&#8217;Aiano, among the wonders of the Appennines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Among amazing villages and natural paths, hidden heavens and km 0 specialties, the Appennino Bolognese offers unique and rare experiences. Our journey to discover the Appennines near Bologna starts from Castel D&#8217;Aiano, a\u00a0small town with not many inhabitants and the highest in the province of Bologna. The ideal place to spend a little time in contact with nature.<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Emilian Appennines<\/strong> are the perfect destination for those who love non-tourist places, those who want to discover authentic locations, travel on foot, visit hidden corners of untouched nature and\u00a0 enjoy the scent of truffles, together with the specialties of the Emilian cuisine. Why don&#8217;t we\u00a0start from <strong>Castel D&#8217;Aiano<\/strong>, 805 mt above sea level (the highest location\u00a0in the province of Bologna), an enchanting small town on the ridge between Reno river and\u00a0Panaro river, with a splendid view of the <strong>Cimone<\/strong>&#8216;s mountain range. It is the ideal starting point for those who love walking in the woods, discovering enchanted and breath-taking landscapes. You&#8217;ll be spoilt for choice among <strong>excursions<\/strong> to plan, <strong>food<\/strong> to taste and <strong>myths<\/strong> to discover.<\/p>\n<h2>160 km of slow itineraries from Castel D&#8217;Aiano<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17175\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-17175\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/4886993871_e4eb609f59_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Castel D'Aiano's silhouette, photo by Matteo Palmieri via flickr\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/4886993871_e4eb609f59_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/4886993871_e4eb609f59_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Castel D&#8217;Aiano&#8217;s silhouette, photo by Matteo Palmieri via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-17156 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/appennino_casolano\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Appennino_Casolano-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Appennines, Castel D&#039;Aiano, photo by Wikimedia Commons\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17177\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17177'>\n\t\t\t\tAppennines, photo by Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/monghidoro-2798951_960_720\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/monghidoro-2798951_960_720-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Path in the Appennines near Bologna, Castel D&#039;Aiano, photo via pixabay\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17180\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17180'>\n\t\t\t\tPath in the Appennines near Bologna, photo via pixabay\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/monte_carpegna_ii\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Monte_Carpegna_II-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Appennines, Castel D&#039;Aiano, photo by Wikimedia Commons\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17181\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17181'>\n\t\t\t\tAppennines, photo by Wikimedia Commons\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>160<\/strong> kilometers of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casteldaianotrekking.it\/sentieri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slow paths<\/a><\/strong>, among woods of beech, oak and chestnut trees. Castel D&#8217;Aiano offers a <strong>dense network of itineraries<\/strong> with different levels of difficulty, both for families and trained excursionists. Some paths are classified as hinking trails because they have more challenging stretches than others, for\u00a0our bravest hikers!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How was this network born?<\/strong><\/em> The idea came from a group of people,\u00a0brought together by <strong>love<\/strong> and <strong>respect<\/strong> for their territory, people whose one and only target is to enhance the landscape surrounding them and the whole Appennine area. With the help of the Emilia Romagna <strong>CAI<\/strong> group, the CAI Section of the Alto Appennino Bolognese and financed by the town of Castel D&#8217;Aiano, they completed and renewed the maps of all the itineraries present on the territory, up to the most unknown and unexplored areas. They also kept a comfortable and intuitive path structure, in order to make it easier for excursionists to plan their hike.<\/p>\n<h2>Riding on a horse through the untouched nature of the Appennine<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-17156 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/fabian-burghardt-84752\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/fabian-burghardt-84752-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17183\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17183'>\n\t\t\t\tHorses on a mountain, photo by Fabian Burghardt via Unsplash\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/horse-2089011_960_720\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/horse-2089011_960_720-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Horse riding on a mountain, Castel D&#039;Aiano, photo via pixabay\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17178\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17178'>\n\t\t\t\tHorse riding on a mountain, photo via pixabay\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/horse-2250127_960_720\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/horse-2250127_960_720-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Horse on a mountain, photo via pixabay\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17179\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17179'>\n\t\t\t\tHorse on a mountain, photo via pixabay\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><em><strong>Who knew &#8211; horse riding on mountains is actually a thing?<\/strong><\/em> This territory is full of surprises as it does not only welcome excursionists, but also <strong>horse<\/strong> lovers. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trekkinghorse.it\/dove-siamo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trekking Horse equestrian centre<\/a>\u00a0trains horses and makes sure that the paths are viable for both men and horses for a unique and unrivalled experience.<\/p>\n<p>CAI network is designed to be travelled by horses as well as men and during the way you can find loads of <strong>facilities<\/strong> ready to host you and your horse,\u00a0so that you can finally rest your feet and hooves!<\/p>\n<p>On\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.casteldaianotrekking.it\/escursionismo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trekking in Castel D&#8217;Aiano website<\/a>, you can find <strong>tips<\/strong> and suggestions for your itineraries, as well as rules to be observed during the path, not to mention several <strong>events<\/strong> planned in Castel D&#8217;Aiano.<\/p>\n<h2>Labante&#8217;s caves: the hidden paradise of Castel D&#8217;Aiano<\/h2>\n<p>Castel D&#8217;Aiano is full of wonders and surprises for observers who can stop for a second and look around: in fact, in the small locality of <strong>San Cristoforo di Labante<\/strong>, you can find the homonymous <strong>caves<\/strong>, pieces of heaven carved in a calcareous sedimentary rock, called <strong>travertine<\/strong>, largely known and utilised in house construction.<\/p>\n<p>The peculiar thing about the <strong>caves of Labante<\/strong> can be found in their <strong>size<\/strong> and\u00a0extent. Natural caves are usually no\u00a0longer than 4-5 mt; however, these paticular caves reach a length of <strong>51 mt<\/strong> and a difference in level of 12. Not without reason it is considered the biggest <strong>primary cave<\/strong> among the Italian travertines and probably one of the biggest caves in the whole world. Framing this lovely and suggestive natural work of art, we find a gracious <strong>waterfall<\/strong> falling from the top of the rock, which is gets its water supply by the same source which previously built the cave.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17182\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-17182\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Vista_invernale_delle_grotte-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Winter view of the caves of Labante, Castel D'Aiano, photo by Wikimedia Commons\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Vista_invernale_delle_grotte-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Vista_invernale_delle_grotte-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Winter view of the caves of Labante, photo by Wikimedia Commons<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, the place is easily accessible by both adults and children. It is located just a few steps from the parking lot and it is surrounded by <strong>itineraries<\/strong> and <strong>parks<\/strong> in the green of\u00a0holm oak woods, where your children can run and play.<\/p>\n<p>For the\u00a0bravest ones, it is also possible to reach the inside of the<strong>\u00a0Caves of Labante<\/strong>, by passing through a paradise of stalattites and stalagmites until you get to a lovely and <strong>hidden little lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Truffle, cheese and chestnuts to delight your palate<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17176\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-17176\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"White truffle, Castel D'Aiano, photo via flickr\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b-344x194.jpg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/5056632228_02677e38f3_b.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">White truffle, photo via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Truffles<\/strong>, mushrooms and chestnuts: the best fruits in the area of Castel D&#8217;Aiano are all autumn fruits, and they are all an essential part of the great Emilian cuisine. In this way, this little corner in the Appennines becomes a perfect <em>gourmet<\/em> destination. The unique tast of truffle becomes an excuse to leave and spend a weekend\u00a0surrounded by culture and the flavors of tradition. The <em>Tuber Magnatum Pico<\/em>, also known as white truffle, is widely spread in the <strong>Appennines area<\/strong>. The presence of <strong>oaks<\/strong> woods and <strong>clayey grounds<\/strong> makes the Appenine near Bologna an ideal place for the growth of this <strong>local\u00a0product<\/strong>, which you can enjoy in a variety of forms and flavors, with <em>risotto<\/em>, <em>tagliolini<\/em>, but also with meat and potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>During your staying in the Appennino Bolognese you could also taste many other <strong>km0<\/strong> typical products, such as <strong>Parmigiano-Reggiano<\/strong>, the real gastronomic specialty of the territory. Other relevant local products are <strong>potatoes<\/strong> and <strong>chestnuts<\/strong>, from which you can get chestnut flour to create delicious dishes.<\/p>\n<h2><em>Green<\/em> holiday in an organic farm<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-17156 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/e590c1e26abbbba19a79986b4bc33fdc17cb4fd9\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/e590c1e26abbbba19a79986b4bc33fdc17cb4fd9-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Appennino Bolognese near Ca&#039; del Campanaro, in Villa D&#039;Aiano, Castel D&#039;Aiano (BO)\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17187\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17187'>\n\t\t\t\tAppennino Bolognese near Ca&#8217; del Campanaro\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/22275306-870x490\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/22275306-870x490-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bedroom in Ca&#039; del Campanaro, bio agritourism in Villa D&#039;Aiano, Castel D&#039;Aiano\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17185\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17185'>\n\t\t\t\tBedroom\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/castel-daiano-appennines-italy\/alloggi-870x490\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/Alloggi-870x490-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Ca&#039; del Campanaro, bio agritourism in Castel D&#039;Aiano\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17186\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17186'>\n\t\t\t\tCa&#8217; del Campanaro\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>To experience this little piece of the Appennines in an authentic way, we suggest a really special <strong>eco-hospitality<\/strong> in a no-emissions<strong> bio\u00a0farm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In Castel D&#8217;Aiano, more precisely in Villa D&#8217;Aiano, we find<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-bologna\/bed-breakfast\/agriturismo-ca-del-campanaro\/r8HP7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ca&#8217; del Campanaro<\/a><\/strong>, an agricultural farm, of which <strong>Francesco Del Carlo<\/strong> is the owner. Based on biological products and on the enhancement of the territory, it is composed by three hectares of land and a laboratory&#8230;but not only that.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, Ca&#8217; del Campanaro is also a biological farmhouse which welcomes<strong> agritourism<\/strong>, and provides rooms and services to host tourists, who wish to spend a green vacation and want to discover new flavors and traditions. Each room is decorated in a different way, so that the guests will have the possibility to choose the most suitable accomodation according to their needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>The whole building is based on the concept of <strong>eco-sustainability<\/strong> and since 2009 it has\u00a0<strong>no impact<\/strong>\u00a0in terms of electricity and thermal power. Francesco, the owner, talks about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tantecosemeravigliose.com\/la_coscienza_ecologica.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ecological awareness<\/a>, first main principle on which his farm plants its philosophy. Year after year, Francesco is always busy trying to decrease his consumption and polluting emissions, always planting new <strong>trees<\/strong> and adding up <strong>photovoltaic panels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We interviewed <strong>Francesco<\/strong>, who told us how his interest in biological systems and hospitality started and which projects he has in mind for the future.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Once highschool was over, you decided to take on this path: how was your interest in starting an agricultural activity born and what were the biggest difficulties in starting it?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em><strong>Ca&#8217; del Campanaro<\/strong> was born in 2004, after a few months of research in order to create something concrete straight away, instead of following the logic of modern society which imposes to continue your academic studies, especially for graduates from a classical gymnasium. Nowadays, formation is something which is easier to achieve on your own instead of going to school. Education perceived as a mere concept outlives its purpose. This conscience I got from my years in school will be my future spring to start a <strong>new project<\/strong>, which I&#8217;ll mention later on.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>What are the specialties of your agricultural biological production?<\/h4>\n<p><em>The building&#8217;s exposure towards south is great for both growing <strong>fruit trees<\/strong> and producing energy from <strong>photovoltaci sources<\/strong>. During the years I realized that some productions, from fruits to electricity, can be supplied directly by <strong>nature<\/strong>, you just need to build up a &#8220;system&#8221; (natural or artificial) which will allow nature to do it. This makes the tough goal of &#8220;living in an easy way&#8221; possible: it is an unknown concept in the world today, only a few visionaries are aware of it.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17196\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-17196 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/marmellate-di-frutti-antichi-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Organic marmelade at Ca' del Campanaro Farm\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/marmellate-di-frutti-antichi-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/01\/marmellate-di-frutti-antichi-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Organic marmelade at Ca&#8217; del Campanaro Farmhouse<\/div><\/div>\n<h4>What is particular about your tourist offer?<\/h4>\n<p><em>The view from the bedrooms is amazing and relaxing, and it reflects the <strong>peaceful atmosphere<\/strong> of Ca&#8217; del Campanaro. Those who stay here can discover a great <strong>biodiversity<\/strong>, especially in <strong>ancient<\/strong> <strong>fruits, herbs and flower jams<\/strong>, but also in healthy products based on officinal plants, both cultivated or naturally grown.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Ca&#8217; del Campanaro&#8217;s surroundings: what is your advice for your guests? Which itineraries and locations are not to be missed?<\/h4>\n<p><em>In the area, besides a <strong>full immersion<\/strong> in nature thanks to the <strong>160 km long network of paths<\/strong>, you can also visit many <strong>historical sites<\/strong>, starting from the reconstruction of the Etruscan hut on Lake Bracciano, passing through many historical buildings, until you reach trenches from the II World War and places crossed by the <strong>Gothic Line<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the woods you can also find many trial and <strong>mountain bike<\/strong> paths, whereas for those who prefer fishing there are the lovely Eden Lakes. 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Thinking bigger, you could also say that the real mission is to save the world, because &#8220;<strong>You too can save the world<\/strong>&#8220;, as the title of the book for &#8220;Spetroliamoci&#8221; says.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tantecosemeravigliose.com\/Spetroliamoci.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spetroliamoci<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(it is a pun with the Italian word &#8220;petrolio&#8221; and it literally means &#8220;let&#8217;s get rid of petroleum&#8221;) is a cultural association which was born inside the farm and follows the common thread of the liberation from oil\/petroleum.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>At the moment, among the initiatives there are only self-production courses and gatherings where we eat healthy food, but as regards next year there is in store a series of no-impact events in the woods and a project of\u00a0catch-up summer courses for\u00a0kids who have failed at school.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>We were very impressed with the <em>Self Service of the Honest<\/em>: can you tell us something about this initiative?<\/h4>\n<p><em>Another initiative, born to spread positivity, is the <strong>Self Service of the Honest<\/strong>, which\u00a0is basically a table exposing some products, located between ordinary booths during markets and festivals. There is cash box and instructions, so that people can take a product and pay by themselves without the holder being there. On the website of the farm there&#8217;s a chart reporting the percentage of products which have been regularly paid for, and generally these percentages are quite edifying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We want to say a huge thank you to Francesco, who kindly shared his projects with us, projects that are extremely important, but also innovative and creative.<\/p>\n<p>After having found the perfect accommodation, do not hesitate to explore these pieces of heaven in the Appennines, among the <strong>quiet<\/strong> and silence of nature, but also the delicious\u00a0<strong>tastes <\/strong>and scents of local products, cultivated with love, in order to spread a unique culture and tradition. Ca&#8217; del Campanaro will welcome you whenever you feel like escaping from the city&#8217;s hustle and bustle and spend a <strong>weekend of adventures<\/strong> and emotions, thanks to a real contact with real agriculture and those who live depending on it, together with those people who rebuilt all the excursions&#8217; paths to\u00a0 make it possible for us to see and enjoy (even on foot) all these natural beauties and wonders.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover photo:\u00a0photo by Matt Howard via Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among amazing villages and natural paths, hidden heavens and km 0 specialties, the Appennino Bolognese offers unique and rare experiences. Our journey to discover the Appennines near Bologna starts from Castel D&#8217;Aiano, a\u00a0small town with not many inhabitants and the highest in the province of Bologna. 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