Dating from the 8th century AD, San Donato Val di Comino is a quintessentially authentic, unspoilt Italian town, boasting an array of outstanding local restaurants, bars and shops, plus a fabulous local market on Sundays.

Recognised as one of Italy’s prettiest towns, visitors can while away happy hours exploring its narrow, stepped streets and passages, admiring the views from the Torre Mediavale, or relaxing with a drink amongst the locals in one of the numerous bars on Piazza della Liberta or Piazza Carlo Coletti.

The nearby hillside towns of Alvito, Atina, Arpino, Gallinaro and Picinisco are unspoilt gems, each with its own authentic culture, history and identity.

Food and wine lovers will enjoy a rich variety of local specialties, including truffles, Pecorino di Picinisco, Cannellini beans from Atina and a selection of artisan cured meats.

The Comino Valley is home to numerous local wineries, whose excellent wines are served throughout bars and restaurants—often as simple and authentic vino rosso locale or vino bianco locale, poured by the pitcher.

Local markets are an essential experience. On Sunday mornings, Piazza della Libertà in San Donato Val di Comino comes alive with stalls offering fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, cured meats, artisan bread and homemade specialties—perfect for a picnic. Nearby, Sora hosts a larger market on Thursdays, while Atina offers its food-focused market every Monday.