Calitri is a town in the province of Avellino in the Campania region, from where you can easily reach any point in southern Italy. The locals call it "Positano of Irpinia", meaning luxury villas on the Amalfi coast, a lot of Sunny days a year and the incredible beauty of the scenery.

The whole territory of Irpinia is literally dotted with castles and aristocratic Palazzo, which suggests that in the past they played a huge role in the life of southern Italy. In addition, the Irpinia and the adjacent region of Vulture can boast of its landscapes, not yet spoiled by mass tourism. Coming here, guests plunge into the atmosphere of the past with its ancient villas, hidden in bushes, ruins of castles on the hills, ancient cathedrals. And here the current river Ofanto splits into many tributaries, creeks and streams, which are quite enliven the landscape. Attract the attention of tourists and small waterfalls in the numerous gorges.

Himself Calitri is known worldwide for its pottery. The first local artisans were highly educated and respected people, and those who did pottery, was released in a special class. They were called "paincare" because they came from village Faenza. "Ceramists" even lived separately outside Pencari. In addition, in Calitri developed the art of embroidery – it is fairly widespread. Today tourists can spend the whole day in the workshop for the manufacture of ceramics and to explore the secrets of this ancient craft. Especially popular is the workshop Vito Zabatta, a local sculptor, who teaches ancient italic-Pompeian style. In addition, in Calitri can enjoy paragliding, horse riding or skiing, go Hiking or fishing. And those wishing to relax and rest await in the surrounding thermal centers.

From Calitri easy access to the resorts of the Amalfi Riviera or the rugged coastline of the Gargano in Puglia or visit one of the many historic towns in the surrounding area. MONTICCHIO is located in the crater of an extinct volcano and is known for its lakes with emerald green water surrounded by dense thickets of chestnut and padunov. There are ruins of ancient abbeys of Sant Ippolito and San Michele. Aquilonia attracts fishing enthusiasts – here there is an artificial lake San Pietro, as well as the ethnographic Museum and archaeological Park. In Bisacca worth a visit Castello Ducale, the iron age necropolis and the tomb of Princess Tomba della Principessa. Interesting castles in the villages of Cyrano, the Late della Campania, Lagopesole, Melfi, Rocca San Felice, Montella, Torella dei Lombardi and Venosa. Special attention is given to the town of Sant'angelo dei Lombardi – here you can see the Abbey of San Guglielmo di Goleta, the chapel of San Luca, a Church Croce Greca and the Torre della Abbess. And in the village of VILLAMAGNA there is a luxury Spa San Teodoro.