Geographical Position and Climate
The town is situated at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level at the foot of Mount St. Angelo. Just a few kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea. The hillside location means that you have a very dry climate with hot summers and mild winters. The vegtazione is typical of the Mediterranean, the whole area is covered by olive trees and in the area of the river Savuto of oranges and lemons. The oil production is one of the bases of the local economy, as well as tourism and agriculture in general. There are also many typical dishes and products. Of great interest is the fauna of the area comprising a number of species of birds of prey, foxes, wild boar and even wolves in the mountain area.
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