Vallo di Diano – Between nature, monasteries and traditions in the heart of the Cilento Park. The Vallo di Diano is a wide and fertile valley nestled between the mountains of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park. It is an area rich in rural landscapes, millenary history, sacred art and authentic villages. Here you still live in harmony with the land and with the slow time of nature. 🌄 A valley between mountains and silence: Surrounded by the Alburni Mountains and the Lucanian Apennines, the valley is a succession of cultivated fields, woods, pastures and waterways. The landscapes change with the seasons, giving new colors and scents. 👉 Tip: Take the panoramic road that connects Padula to Teggiano: a succession of spectacular views, perfect for those who love to photograph nature. 🏛️ Artistic and spiritual treasures: The symbol of the Vallo di Diano is the extraordinary Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula, one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alongside it, churches, monasteries, museums and castles enrich the cultural landscape of the valley. 👉 Tip: Spend at least half a day at the Certosa di Padula: its cloister and the monks' kitchen are true architectural marvels. 🏘️ Villages suspended in time: Towns such as Teggiano, Montesano sulla Marcellana, Sala Consilina, Sassano and Buonabitacolo preserve well-preserved historic centers, religious and craft traditions, as well as a cuisine linked to the land and sheep farming. 👉 Tip: In Teggiano, take part in the medieval re-enactment in the summer: the village is transformed and goes back in time with costumes, banquets and flag games. 🍽️ Intense and authentic flavors: The Vallo is famous for its typical products: black pork cured meats, caciocavallo podolico, durum wheat bread, legumes, chestnuts and extra virgin olive oil. All prepared according to peasant traditions that are still alive. 👉 Tip: Taste the "mallone", a poor dish made with wild vegetables and bread, in a local trattoria: simplicity that tells the story of the place. 🚶 ♀️ Nature and slow-paced itineraries: The area is perfect for trekking, cycling and nature walks. From the Pertosa-Auletta Caves to the sources of the Tanagro river, every corner offers silent and authentic emotions. 👉 Tip: Visit the Orchid Trail in Sassano in spring: an explosion of colors and biodiversity unique in Europe. 🏡 Sincere and rural hospitality: Farmhouses, stone houses and family-run B&Bs offer stays in the name of quiet, good food and genuine hospitality. Ideal for unplugging and rediscovering the beauty of simple things. 👉 Tip: Choose a property near Padula to combine relaxation, excursions and culture in a single slow trip. The Vallo di Diano is a valley to be crossed calmly, between nature, spirituality and millenary traditions. A green refuge where time has the flavor of authentic things and beauty is all to be heard.