DAY 8 - NOVAFELTRIA to SANT'AGATA FELTRIA - 28 April 2026

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There was ample time for our buffet breakfast this morning because we only had a short distance to walk today. We rejoined the well-marked Cammino di San Francesco and wandered along beside the river, taking photos of anything of interest. 

We had a chat with a signora who gave us a bunch of rosemary from her garden. After that, the path headed up... and up... and up. A great opportunity to take more flower photos and to admire the amazing views! 

Eventually the trail flattened out and we arrived at a little hamlet called Botticella hoping for a bar. Alas, we had to make do with a scenic sit down in a bus stop instead. 

Luckily it was all downhill from there with a beautiful entry into Sant'Agata Feltria. There were so many surprises awaiting us there, including the oldest wooden theatre in Italy (with a very enthusiastic guide), a fairy tale castle and delicious pizza for dinner! 

Sunrise from our b&b, Novafeltria 
Breakfast
Australian long-distance walker looking for birds to photograph
The flat part of today's walk, along the Marecchia River
A historic, or maybe prehistoric, carved rock
Once again, we had wonderful views all day
We were on the Cammino di San Francesco all day today. The signage was excellent.
Australian long-distance walker photographing a wonderful view
A bit of a climb 
Dodging the mud
Coming in to Botticella 
Resting at Botticella 
A lovely downhill stretch to end the day's walk
Sant'Agata Feltria - our destination for the day
Sant'Agata Feltria 
Sant'Agata Feltria 
Snail and long-distance walker - there's a metaphor in there somewhere
The impressive Teatro Angelo Mariani
In the Teatro Angelo Mariani with our enthusiastic volunteer guide
Up to the fairytale castle

Fairytale castle, Sant'Agata Feltria 
Pizza for dinner tonight
A few bits and pieces from today's walk
Some flowers
A few birds and a lizard
Day 8 - Map
Day:                                 8
Distance:                        14.05 km
Walking time:                3 hrs 20 mins
Elevation gain:              598 metres
Cumulative distance:  138.77 km

Comments

  1. Anonymous29 April 2026 at 00:29

    Today’s birds: common starling, European goldfinch, starling maybe, common redstart, common buzzard

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  2. Barkers29 April 2026 at 05:43

    Thanks Murra!

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  3. Anonymous29 April 2026 at 14:31

    Stunning photos and commentary. The little Italian towns are amazing. Russell

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  4. Barkers29 April 2026 at 21:00

    We're enjoying the little towns so much. There's always something of interest!

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