The caves, the sanctuaries, the breathtaking views
80 km from Nautilus Family Hotel, Genga offers corners of rare beauty.
Located in the heart of the Gola della Rossa and Frasassi Regional Park, the centre of Genga houses a prestigious medieval palace and is surrounded by imposing medieval walls.
Every year thousands of visitors come from all over Italy to visit the Frasassi Caves, an underground karst complex of rare beauty and therefore known throughout the country.
The Frasassi Gorge offers a succession of breathtaking views, uncontaminated wooded areas and natural caves.
Not to be missed is the octagonal-based temple built by Valadier inside a cave, as well as the ancient hermitage of Santa Maria infra saxa next to the temple, also located inside a rock.
The hamlet of San Vittoreboasts a thermal station with sulphurous, chlorinated and sodium waters, excellent for treating respiratory problems.
There are numerous hiking trails in the area that can be covered on foot or by mountain bike and there are also opportunities for activities such as canoeing and horse riding.