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Join us in Zungri at Raìsina for a hands-on cultural day: at 09.30 am you’ll be welcomed in Zungri, and at 10.30 am, after traditional dressing, you’ll take part in every phase of pasta processing with guest participation; at 12 noon “a massara e u massaru” will brighten the day with songs and “cunti” (tales) while you enjoy tastings of typical km/0 products and a proposal to the farmer. In the afternoon (about 2.00 pm) you can join an optional excursion to the Zungri Caves, visit the cave of Our Lady of Lourdes and walk the painted portals through the historic center of Zungri (optional activities about 400 m away), returning around 3.30 pm. This program runs every Sunday from 08 March to 22 November (except in adverse weather), is easy to add to your Magisano, Calabria plans, and you can reserve your spot on the website asfalantea.it/booking or request INFO at +393293863089.
About this activity in Magisano
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Highlights
- Join a hands-on pasta-making workshop in Zungri starting at 09:30 at Raìsina - you’ll take part in every stage of traditional pasta processing.
- Enjoy live folk entertainment with “a massara e u massaru”: local songs, tales and tastings of seasonal, km‑0 products from nearby farms.
- Explore the historic village and art on display, including painted portals and sculptures by local artists, with a guided stroll through the old town.
- Optional afternoon visit to the Zungri rock settlement caves and the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (about 400 m from the meeting point) before returning mid‑afternoon.
Important Information
- Schedule: meet at 09:30; traditional dressing and pasta workshop begin at 10:30; tasting and folklore around 12:00; optional cave and historic center visit at 14:00; return around 15:30.
- Program runs every Sunday from 8 March to 22 November (subject to cancellation in case of adverse weather).
- Reserve online at asfalantea.it/booking or call +39 329 386 3089 to confirm your spot; spaces can fill quickly on peak weekends.
- Optional activities (cave visit and grotto) are located approximately 400 m away and may require moderate walking - wear appropriate countryside or hiking clothing and comfortable shoes.
- Children are welcome; if you’re bringing infants check stroller or lap seating needs in advance when booking.
Meeting Point
Meet at Raìsina in Zungri at 09:30. Look for the event check‑in near the village square; the caves and painted portals are a short walk from here (about 400 m).
Includes
- Visit the small historic village near Magisano, Calabria to view portals and paintings by local artists - you’ll discover authentic regional art in the heart of the area.
- Attend an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by master Michele Zappino, a noted artist and sculptor of Zungri - you can experience his work up close in this destination.
- Take a guided tour of the caves of the Zungri rock settlement to explore its unique rock-cut spaces and archaeological character.
- Explore the old town of Zungri and visit the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes for a blend of local history and spiritual heritage.
- Taste seasonal products of local peasant culture and sample traditional Calabrian flavors sourced from the surrounding countryside.
- Join hands-on training demonstrations where you participate in the various stages of traditional processing - you’ll learn local techniques used in the region.
- Combine art, culture and food in a single outing around Magisano and nearby Zungri for a full local-heritage experience.
Excludes
- All fees and taxes are not included in the listed experience price and must be paid separately.
- Private transportation is excluded from the activity; you are responsible for arranging your own transport.
- Clothing suitable for countryside and hiking is not provided - plan accordingly for outdoor portions of the visit.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: key sites and pathways in the experience are accessible so you can navigate most areas comfortably.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this suitable for family bookings.
- Service animals are allowed to accompany you during the visit.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during portions of the activity where seating is limited.
- Transportation options used for the tour are wheelchair accessible to support mobility needs.
- All areas and surfaces included in the experience are designed to be wheelchair accessible for easier access around the sites.
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You’ll start with a welcome at Raìsina, join a traditional dressing ceremony, and take part in hands-on pasta processing where guests participate in every stage. Midday features “a massara e u massaru” with songs and tales, plus tastings of seasonal, km/0 products from local farmers. The afternoon offers optional excursions to the Zungri Caves and the cave of Our Lady of Lourdes, plus a walk through the painted portals in the historic center.
Yes. The program includes interactive workshops like pasta-making that are family-friendly, tasting sessions of local products, and a gentle walk to the caves and painted portals (about 400 m away). Infants may ride in a pram or stroller and can sit on an adult’s lap during activities where needed.
Yes. The program notes that transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed, making the cave visit and historic center tour accessible for visitors with mobility needs.
The program runs every Sunday from 08 March to 22 November, weather permitting. The schedule begins at 09:30 at Raìsina, with pasta activities at 10:30, tastings at noon, and an optional cave excursion after 14:00, returning around 15:30. You can reserve online at asfalantea.it/booking or get info by calling +393293863089.
Wear clothing suitable for countryside and light hiking for the short excursion to the caves and historic center. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the roughly 400 m walk to the cave of Our Lady of Lourdes and the painted portals; bring any personal items you need for outdoor comfort.
You’ll visit painted portals through the historic center, an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by local master Michele Zappino, and the rock settlement caves. The program highlights local artistic heritage alongside live storytelling and musical traditions during the tastings.
