Colle delle Ginestre

On foot or by bike
Will be possible for the guests to enjoy long and pleasant walks or bicycle rides in the countryside, as Colle delle Ginestre’s position makes it a perfect starting or arrival point for all of those who love to be in contact with the unspoiled nature, enjoying seasons and colours of the rural Molise region.
 
Farmyard life
Nicola, Antonietta and Tonino will lead you to their vegetable garden, where you can pluck fresh vegetables, taste freshly sweet peas, chickpeas and broad beans. You also can find goats, rabbits and hens, and even gather up freshly laid eggs!
 
The grape harvest and olive picking (seasonal - late September to October)
To be able to take part to this funny activities you need to be lucky in planning your holidays at the right time, in fact it only lasts a few days and it’s impossible to know exactly when it starts.
Normally we do these activities with our family, supported by a few reliable people.
 
Visiting the Stante SNC Oil Mill (seasonal)
If you want to and according to Mr Graziano’s willingness, it’s possible to book a visit to his oil mill, situated a few kilometers far from the country house. You could taste the scents and the atmosphere of this interesting activity and assist the process of olives pressing with the cold method or with the traditional mechanical methods.
 
It is possible to take excursions on horseback in proximity of the riding schools in San Salvo and Vasto.
 
Molise and the Apennine region will surely amaze you with its natural and cultural richness.
The country house Colle delle Ginestre, according to the stay, recommends the following events:
 
Traditional Celebrations in Molise:
- Montenero di Bisaccia’s Living Christmas Crib;
- The ‘Ndocciata in Agnone on the 24th December;
- The Carnival in Castelnuovo del Volturno;
- The Carnival in Tufara with the spectacular parade of the Devil;
- The Corteo dei Misteri in Campobasso, in occasion of the Corpus Christi
Day;
- The Pezzata at Capracotta, on the first Sunday of August;
- The setting on fire of the Castle of Termoli on the 15th August.
 
Monuments In Molise
- The Svevo Castle and the Cathedral in Termoli;
- The archeological excavations in Altilia-Sepino;
- The Shrine of Our Lady in Canneto;
- The Samnite Theatre in Pietrabbondante;
- The Museum of sharp swords in Frosolone;
- The Marinelli Papal Foundry and the Bell Museum in Agnone;
- The Reed-Pipe Museum in Scapoli;
- The Church in Castelpetroso;
- The Cathedral in Larino;
- The amazing aquatic fun park Aqualand in Vasto
and more…
 

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