In this heat, one really feels like diving into cool, clear waters. Near Rome there are natural pools that are considered among the most fascinating in the world. And we want to explain how to reach and discover them….
The Mole di Narni are a charming natural corner located in the province of Terni, Umbria, along the Nera River Gorges, a short distance from the town of Narni. They are natural pools of crystal-clear water and deep turquoise color, set in a narrow valley carved by the river over the centuries, creating a landscape of rare beauty and almost fairy-tale-like, so much so that it inspired the writer C.S. Lewis for his “Chronicles of Narnia.” Did you know.
The temperature of the waters is around 12ºC, freezing for those who enter hot.
How to access The Mole of Narni.
Admission to the Mole is charged and you must reserve your turn. The cost per person is 8 euros and you can choose between morning (10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.) or afternoon (2-5:45 p.m.) shifts.
Parking can also be reserved, also for a fee (5 euros); access hours are from 09:45 to 18:00. It is located in the vicinity of the Nera Montoro train station.
How to reach the Mole
The Mole are located about 15 km from Terni and can be easily reached by car from Narni by following the state road that runs along the river for about 10 km, or via a bicycle and pedestrian path carved out of a former railway that connects Narni to Nera Montoro via Stifone, a small historic village with remains of an ancient Roman shipyard.
In terms of distance from Rome, Narni is about 82 kilometers (82 miles) as the crow flies and about 86 kilometers (86 miles) by road from Rome, with a drive time of about an hour and a half, depending on traffic and the route chosen.
*Bathing is unsafe and unassisted
What to see nearby
Narni Sotterranea is one of the most fascinating and mysterious places in Umbria, located just below the historic center of Narni. It is a complex of underground environments accidentally discovered in 1979 by a group of young speleologists, who came across a small passage hidden in the remains of an old Dominican convent.
The guided tour lasts about 90 minutes, ticket costs 8 euros, 5 euros for children aged 6 to 11, under 6 free.