La Locanda dei Cocomeri: A Corner of Nature and Tradition in Montalto Uffugo
In the heart of Calabria, in Montalto Uffugo, lies La Locanda dei Cocomeri, a charming agritourism estate that combines rural history with modern comforts, housed within an ancient stone farmhouse dating back to the early 1900s. The property has been renovated to enhance the authentic features of traditional Calabrian architecture, thus offering a warm and welcoming environment, ideal for those wishing to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.
The agritourism is surrounded by a lush garden, a true natural refuge where fruit trees, Mediterranean herbs such as lavender and rosemary, and centuries-old prickly pear plants alternate. A shaded olive grove completes this evocative landscape, making the place perfect for those who love nature and peace.
Comfort and Hospitality in the Rooms and Typical Calabrian Cuisine
La Locanda dei Cocomeri offers six bedrooms furnished with great attention to detail, designed to ensure a comfortable and revitalizing stay. Each room is equipped with:
- 100% natural latex mattresses on adjustable wooden slats
- Air conditioning to ensure comfort in every season
- Plasma TV with Sky connection
- Private bathrooms with spacious modern showers
The on-site restaurant is one of the inn’s strengths, where guests can enjoy typical Calabrian dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Among the culinary specialties are:
- Turnip tops flans on fondue
- Homemade fresh pasta with artichokes
- Handmade lasagnetta with ragù and meatballs
- Pork fillet in crust
- Oven-roasted kid goat with potatoes
Desserts, such as ricotta and jam tart, are handcrafted to offer authentic and genuine flavors.
Those who wish to explore local agricultural traditions more deeply can participate, by reservation, in guided educational tours. These include visits to the greenhouses with protected crops, the olive mill where the entire process from harvest to olive pressing is followed, the dairy, and the biogas energy production plant derived from farm biomass. These experiences allow a close understanding of the relationship between agricultural production, responsible consumption, and respect for the environment.
The inn’s location is also strategic: easily accessible from the A3 motorway, just 20 minutes from the center of Cosenza and about 30 kilometers from the splendid beaches of the Ionian coast, it allows you to combine relaxation in the countryside with cultural excursions and moments of leisure by the sea.
