You absolutely have to visit... by naranja
You absolutely have to visit the Verzasca Valley. It has its very special charm, it feels like going back in time.The Verzasca river comes down from the mountains through a steep and narrow valley. A curvy, but comfortable road takes you thru an incredibly scenic countryside. The water of the river changes from an amazing emerald green to a deep turquoise blu, wild and too dangerous to swim in. Sometimes the crystalline waters can be deceiving, looking calm and inviting for a swim, but be aware the hidden turbolences are impossible to detect. On sunny days people are sunbathing, lying on the huge smooth rocks. A couple of very old medieval stone bridges connect the two valley sides. The houses of the small, picturesque villages are made of stone, even the roofs. Don't forget your camera!
The place at the very end of the vally is called Sonogno. Their bread is still being backed in a oven in the village square. From there a nice walk even deeper into the valley, always following the river takes you to a waterfall and a grotto, where you can eat some very tasty local salami and cheese, or try the homemade minestrone.
