WHAT TO DO HERE
Borghetto d’Arci has an outdoor playground for children equipped by playhouses and slides on a green lawn always very well held. This area is near the restaurant entrance and is easily reachable from the main restaurant room. Babysitting and entertainment services are provided upon request.
This area is for children from 3 to 8 years and is not provided on any surveillance, so parents are in charge of their own kids.
In order to know and see our territory’s beauties at first-hand, (thanks to an external service agreed upon) our agritourism can give you the possibility of walks and horseback rides with associated guides Agea (govern agency for payments in agricolture). On the ancient paths you can discover secrets and curiosity of charming inland of the Sabine Hills.
You can ask costs and details by telephone: for horseback riding is necessary to make a reservation.
It is known especially by workers in the sector, the ancient city of Cures represents an attractive archeological site with a charming history. Scenario of the legendary “Rape of the Sabine women” and birthplace of the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius.
Near the digs that you can reach by walking, you can also admire olive trees. According to Galen’s writings this oil was considered in 161 B.C. “the best in the world”, Galen was the doctor of the emperor Marcus Aurelius.
WHAT TO DO IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
THE MILLENNIAL OLIVE TREE OF CANNETO SABINO
Very close to Borghetto d’Arci, the millennial olive trees of Canneto Sabino is an exceptional proof of the ancient and modern prosperity of these lands. According to the tradition the tree dates back to Numa Pompilius, second king of Rome, and its millennial age has been proven scientifically.
ABBEY OF FARFA
It’s a masterpiece of the architecture in the early middle ages and a national monument of 1928. The Benedictine Abbey of Farfa offers its inestimable cultural heritage to the guests looking for history and arts.
THE MORLUPO ADVENTURE PARK
Villaggio Bushi Adventures proposes breathtaking aerial itineraries, and breaks to eat in the barbecue area or at the swimming pool. It’s the perfect place for the guests that want emotions, adventure or a simple relaxation.
RTEVERE-FARFA NATURE RESERVE
Tevere-Farfa nature reserve extends between bends and meanders of the lower Tiber. The park has unique flora and fauna species, that you can observe also from the river on board.
SORATTE OUTLET
For the guests that want to put together the pleasure of art and the nature with the shopping, Soratte Outlet represents the most suitable attraction, where you can find the most prestigious fashion label in the wonderful setting of the Sabine Hills.
PORTA DI ROMA SHOPPING MALL
Porta di Roma shopping mall offers to all the families recreation and amusement opportunities. A place where you can spend a pleasant day characterized by relaxation, between shops, cinema, dining areas and special events.
ROME
Thanks to the closeness between Borghetto d’Arci and Rome the agritourism is the privileged starting point to explore the eternal city. It’s one of the most visited destination worldwide.
THE MEZZALUNA ICE PALACE
Visiting the Sabine Hills can become the occasion for doing ice skating. In fact the Mezzaluna sports center is situated less than 30 minutes from Borghetto d’Arci, with the first ice palace built in middle-southern Italy.
RIETI
Rieti is situated on Via Salaria, on a wonderful plain surrounded by hills and mountains. The city is rich of ancient, Roman and medieval heritages. The suggestive St. Francesco path remembers all the saint of Assisi phases that he made in these places.
VILLA D’ESTE OF TIVOLI
It’s an unique and touching attraction for our guests. it is a masterpiece of the Italian garden style with its fountains, water lilies, caves, water features and the water organ; where aesthetic and engineering skill are put together.
LAKE BRACCIANO
Lake Bracciano is at the bottom of an hollow created by the ancient Sabatini volcano and is included in the Bracciano-Martignano National Park. This area is characterized by the naturalistic heritage and also by the important historical and artistic memoir. The 15th century castle is situated in the city of the same name, Bracciano.
EXPLORA: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Explora is the best place for the children that dream to become a scientist. You can reach the museum from our agritourism quickly and easily. All the parents will be enthusiastic.
ROME BIOPARCO
Rome Bioparco is the perfect place for adults and children with its more than 200 animal species and a rich botanical collection. You can spend an amusement and discovery day in the wonderful setting of Villa Borghese.
MONTI LUCRETILI NATIONAL PARK
Monti Lucretili National Park is the perfect place for woods and days immersed in the nature lovers. The park offers walking routes, from where you can observe various vegetation and fauna, alternating natural beauties and the pleasure of the palate.
VITERBO
Viterbo is a medieval city of great beauty and charm, a real gem for those in search of history and art. Its territory is very rich and to be discovered: among the many destinations which can be visited include Tarquinia with its Etruscan necropolis, and Bomarzo, with the splendid Parco dei Mostri.
MONTE THE TERMINILLO MOUNTAIN
The Terminillo mountain is traditionally the mountain of Rome, even if it’s nearer to the city of Rieti. In summer and winter the mountain is the perfect attraction for the most athletic visitors, in fact it has two ski resorts and is covered by wonderful woods.
CASPERIA
It’s surrounded by the olive trees from which the precious oil of the Sabine Hills is produced. Casperia is an amazing example of medieval architecture. In the 13th century strong walls there are labyrinth of abbeys and curvy staircases that guide visitors between defensive towers, walkways, ravelins, slits, bunkers and obliged paths.
ASSISI
Visiting Assisi is a great intensity experience for its spiritual value. Furthermore the immense historical and artistic value of this city you don’t have to forget local gastronomic tradition. Assisi is a perfect attraction for the most refined visitors and for the most demanding palates.
RAINBOW MAGICLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
Families with children can explore the magical amusement of the Rainbow Magicland park. The park is near the Valmontone tollgate exit and it’s immersed in a wonderful landscape setting of Castelli Romani.
VALMONTONE OUTLET
Near the Valmontone tollgate exit there is also Valmontone Outlet, the perfect attraction for the most demanding shopping lovers. It can be the conclusion, in complete relaxation, of a day spent in the Rainbow Magicland and among historical beauties of Castelli Romani.
NAPLES
Naples is the city of the sun, the pizza and the coffee, but also of the dozens of hidden historical, archaeological and artistic treasures. The city of the Mount Vesuvius will be appreciated by all, in fact this city full of charming and mystery holds incredible surprise.
FLORENCE
You can reach the city that symbolizes the Italian Renaissance from Borghetto d’Arci by the highway. Our guests can enjoy exceptional historical and artistic memories.
SIENA
Siena is on the hills just as the Sabine Hills, Palio’s city tour is an unforgettable emotion. No other place can keep cultural and civil heritage of Middle Ages alive as this city, in fact it seems to be an open air museum.
ABRUZZO, LAZIO AND MOLISE NATIONAL PARK
It’s the largest park in Italy with its exceptional wildlife and floral heritage. A perfect place for our guests that want to spend a relaxing day surrounded by nature, waiting for a marsican brown bear shows up in these woods.
THE ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a masterpiece of the 18th century architecture with two wonderful gardens: an Italian style and an English style garden. It’s the first landscape garden in Italy. You can reach this wonderful palace from Borghetto d’Arci by the highway in direction of Naples.