Discover the land where one of the Italian culinary excellences originates, known all over the world. The hills of Friuli offer a great deal for those who enjoy roaming among the natural wonders of the region: lovers of bird-watching should visit the Oasis of Quadris di Fagagna and the nature park at Cornino lake. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find this area ideal for organizing rides along the “Road of the castles and prosciutto ham”, where you can visit marvelous castle on the hilltops and many of the guest farms in the area. And one of these hills is the site of San Daniele, the town that gives its names to one of the great Italian excellences know the world over: San Daniele prosciutto. The ideal time to visit this gem of Friuli Venezia Giulia is in June when, during the event “Festival Air” it is possible to visit the many prosciutto producers in the area.