San Donato Val di Comino
Welcome to San Donato Val di Comino!
San Donato Val di Comino is a small municipality in Lazio, nestled in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. With its 1,889 inhabitants, it's a place where you can escape city life and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The city is known for its hospitality and the quality of its events, so much so that it was awarded the Orange Flag by Italy's Touring Club in 2004.
Discover the geography of the area
San Donato Val di Comino is situated in the heart of the central Apennines, with a territorial surface area of 37.64 km² and an altitude that ranges from 400 to 2000 meters. The Forca d'Acero, an Apennine pass at 1,538 m above sea level, and the Colle Nero, a 1,991 m peak in the Marsican Mountains, can be found in the area. The municipality is a transit point between the Lazio and Abruzzo regions via the Forca d'Acero. The majority of the development occurs towards the west, due to the favorable climate and orography.
Discover the city's climate
San Donato Val di Comino is a part of the E climate zone classification, with 2333 GR/G. August is the warmest month of the year, with an average temperature of 21.4 °C, whereas January is the coldest month with an average temperature of 3.9 °C.
Origin of the name and history
The city is known as Sande Renàte in the local dialect, in honor of the patron saint. In 1862, the original name was supplemented with "Val di Comino" to differentiate itself from other similarly named cities. According to some sources, the city's origins may be linked to the story of Cominium, a Sannite outpost destroyed by Roman armies in 293 BCE. It also seems that the construction of the first sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Donato d'Arezzo, the city's patron saint, took place shortly after 304, the year of the martyrdom of the former Diocese of Arezzo. The Cominese territory then belonged to the Lombards, within Langobardia Minor.
Events and places to visit
San Donato Val di Comino is renowned for its religious events, such as the festival of San Donato on August 7th and the Good Friday procession. Additionally, the city offers excellent trekking and hiking locations due to the many well-marked trails within the heart of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. For skiing enthusiasts, numerous ski slopes are open during the winter season.
What to eat in San Donato Val di Comino
San Donato Val di Comino offers visitors a rich culinary experience, with many local delicacies such as carciofi alla giudia, ciambella di Pasqua, capra alla cottora, and whole wheat bread. The local olive oil, obtained from Itrana olives, is another typical product of the city.
How to get to San Donato Val di Comino
San Donato Val di Comino is easily reachable from Rome by bus from the metro A terminus (Anagnina) or via car rental. Those arriving from Abruzzo can follow the Strada Statale 83 Marsicana.
Come discover San Donato Val di Comino, a municipality that combines the charm of the mountains with culture and history. It's the perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday and discover the beauty of the surrounding nature.
