Where to Stay in Cascia

Where to stay in Cascia: the best areas

Historic center of Cascia. This is the most convenient area for visiting the sanctuary and the town without a car. The hotel Delle Rose is in the center, a few steps from the Basilica of Santa Rita, and has a restaurant, bar and garden. The center also has the hotel Centrale, which has a bar. Staying here means moving on foot between the sanctuary, the monastery and stone streets with glimpses of the mountains.

Roccaporena. The hamlet is at 707 m, at the end of a small gorge, about 6 km from Cascia. It is Saint Rita's home village and suits those who want to stay close to the saint's sites, such as her birthplace and the Orto del Miracolo (garden of the miracle). Hotel Roccaporena is a three-star hotel with a restaurant. Next to it is its sister property La Margherita, separated from the hotel by a large square used as a parking lot. Guests staying in Cascia can also walk there along the Sentiero di Santa Rita, an old medieval route that runs along the hillside above the meadows and the Corno river valley. The page Roccaporena, the village of Saint Rita describes the village in detail.

San Giorgio and the plateau. Campeggio Il Drago is in the locality of San Giorgio, on a plateau at about 915 m above sea level, about 6 km from Cascia and 13 km from Norcia. It has views of the Sibillini Mountains and the Monti dello Spoletino. It offers pitches for tents, campers and travel trailers, a few bungalows and a heated swimming pool.

Where to stay in Cascia: map of accommodations

The map helps show where each accommodation lies in relation to the three useful reference points for planning a stay: the center of Cascia with the basilica, Roccaporena and the San Giorgio plateau.

Roccaporena is about 6 km from the center of Cascia. San Giorgio, with the campsite, is about 6 km from Cascia and 13 km from Norcia, so it is best considered a base for driving between the two towns. Countryside accommodations, such as agriturismi, should be assessed on the map with their distance from the center in mind. This applies especially to travelers without a car.

Where to stay in Cascia: how to choose

For travelers without a car, the most practical choice is the center of Cascia. From here the Basilica and Monastery of Santa Rita are within walking distance, and there are accommodations such as Delle Rose. Roccaporena is also linked to Cascia by a footpath, but it has fewer services than a larger town.

If the goal is pilgrimage, Roccaporena makes it possible to sleep in the village where the saint was born. The sanctuary in Cascia, which holds Saint Rita's body, is a few kilometers away. The saint's feast day, 22 May, draws many visitors, so for that period it is best to look for accommodation well in advance.

For those looking for space and nature, the options are agriturismi, country houses and the campsite. Some properties offer services designed for longer stays, for example Villa Stella, which has a seasonal swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. At San Giorgio, at about 915 m above sea level, nights can be cooler than in town. Those arriving in a large camper should bear in mind the narrow, steep roads with hairpin bends in the surrounding area.

For groups, Hotel Roccaporena is equipped to host ceremonies, conferences and group lunches.

Before booking, it is best to compare the type of accommodation, location and distance from the places to visit. To plan the rest of the stay, see the pages on things to see and where to eat in Cascia.