eXplore Molise
Italy’s hidden heart
Between the Apennines and the Adriatic lies Molise, a region the fast pace of the world has barely touched. Here you discover an Italy that is not staged but simply lived: quiet mountain villages, olive groves, ancient sites with almost no visitors and unspoilt beaches. Old crafts such as bell-founding are still alive here, and in the small osterias you are welcomed as if you had always belonged. Molise is not a destination for those in a hurry, but for connoisseurs looking for the real thing.
| Location | Southern Italy, between Abruzzo and Puglia |
| Landscape | Apennine mountains, hill country, Adriatic coast |
| Accommodation | 2 agriturismi, 1 albergo diffuso |
| Ideal for | Culture, nature, food and wine, cycling |
| Season | March to November |
Accommodation with charm
Agriturismo Masseria Santa Lucia – Agnone
A peaceful country house in the mountains of Alto Molise. In the evening, meals are cooked in the house tavern with home-grown and regional ingredients.
Agriturismo Essentia Dimora Rurale – Larino
A rural estate in the gentle hills near Larino, surrounded by olive groves. On request you can learn to prepare Molise specialities yourself in a cookery course.
Albergo Diffuso Borgo San Pietro
Here you stay right in the village of Agnone: the rooms are spread across several historic houses, so for a few days you live like the locals.
Sights in Molise
Pietrabbondante – the ancient Samnite sanctuary
Pilgrimage site Santuario di Santa Maria del Canneto
Larino – the Roman amphitheatre
Agnone – the town of bells
The tratturi – ancient shepherds' paths
San Vincenzo al Volturno
The Adriatic coast
Isernia, Campobasso & Sepino
Montaquila
Molise tastes of tradition
The cooking is honest and hearty: hand-rolled cavatelli, lamb with mountain herbs and, on the coast, the fish stew brodetto di Termoli. With it, a glass of Tintilia, a rare red wine that grows only here.
Cavatelli
Caciocavallo di Agnone
Experience Molise by bike
On our Molise cycling tour you ride for eight days from the mountains near Agnone along the tratturi to the Adriatic, with luggage transfer and overnight stays at two agriturismi.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Molise?
In southern Italy, between Abruzzo and Puglia, stretching from the Apennines to the Adriatic.
What’s the best way to get here?
By car, or fly to Pescara, Naples or Rome, for example, and continue by hire car. We are happy to plan your journey for you.
Can I combine different accommodation?
Yes, for example a few nights in the mountains and a few nights in the hills. We are happy to put together your stay individually.
Do you have any questions about Molise? Call us: +49 8752 25 44 858.
