The region around Vulture mountain, in the province of Potenza, is famous for its waters which have given life to important thermal spas in Rapolla.Atella, Monticchio and other areas have carbonic mineral waters that have been bottled. Monticchio, in the municipality of Rionero Vulture, is divided into Monticchio Laghi and Monticchio Bagni. The first is comprised of two ponds which are of volcanic origin, and the second is used exclusively as thermal waters.Atella lies on the left bank of the small River Levata, where numerous springs offer excellent water low in mineral content.