Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria?

Well, because it is the oldest park in Calabria and offers landscapes of completely untouched areas and others where nature combines, in perfect harmony, with its picturesque local cities.

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Introduction

Sila is a charming place to say the least: here you can smell the forest when the wind blows, the creaking of the trees when the snow falls, the noise of the leaves in the fall, the freshness of nature in the summer, the relaxing sound of the streams and the serene beauty of the lakes. Let’s go to our post of the day: Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria? Stay with us and make the best of Calabria! Here at Travel to Calabria you make the trip of your dreams! Here at Your Travel to Calabria you make the trip of your dreams!!! Are you staying in Calabria? Looking for a hotel? Click here and discover best accommodation options in Calabria!


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Greek Sila, Great Sila and Small Sila

The beautiful and charming Sila plateau is divided into: Greek Sila, whose territory has hosted many communities in Arbereshe; Great Sila, where the most important tourist destinations are, such as Camigliatello and Lorica and the Small Sila, with the Villages Palumbo, Racise and Mancuso. Read also What Are The Ten Places You Must See In Calabria?

Its structures

Every moment of the year is fair to admire and enjoy the territory of this land with a thousand resources. There are so many things to see in this magnificent place, starting with the beautiful countryside that surrounds the area, some old and related to local traditions, others more modern, equipped with a great tourist infrastructure. What unites them is the beauty of the landscape that seems to be suspended between past and present, tradition and modernity. Read also Tourism in Calabria!

1) Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria? BECAUSE VISITING ACRI IS A MUST SEE!

Starting with Acri, also called the ‘gate of Sila’ because it is located at the foot of the plateau. This village is home to the ruins of a feudal castle, the Sanseverino-Falcone Palace, the Julia Palace, with its large library, and the Spezzano Palace. Nearby, there is also the former Capuchin convent, a 19th century basilica and the imposing Beato Angelo d’Acri. There is also San Giovanni in Fiore, the most populous city in Sila, whose center has many churches, including the Florentine Abbey and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

2) Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria? BECAUSE CASTELSILANO AND LONGOBUCCO HAVE WONDERFUL ATTRACTIONS!

In the surrounding area, another characteristic village is Castelsilano, whose territory is rich in natural springs and some thermal springs. Longobucco is also worth a visit to discover ancient handicrafts and learn the ancient art of the typical texture of this place, as well as to enjoy the ancient monuments. There are also numerous speleological caves, including one of the most important caves: Samourì Cave or Grubbo Cave. It is also worth visiting the ancient village of Acerenthia with its medieval remains.

Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria?
Parco della Sila, oggi – Lago Arvo Ghiacciato (Source Sonia Ferrari)
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3) Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria? BECAUSE THERE IS LOTS TO DO IN THE SILA PARK

In addition to things to see, there is much things to do in the Sila Park, the main activities during the beautiful season and in the fall are excursions, between the forests of Sila, ‘the green lung of Calabria’, perfect for longer trekking. During the hike you can pick up very valuable mushrooms, such as porcini, or choose chestnuts and berries. In many areas, you can rent bicycles or venture out on the many trails scattered throughout the Park.

Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria?

Other Must-See Attractions in the Sila Park…

In resorts like Villaggio Mancuso, close to the many mirrors of water and waterways, the Ampollino, Cecita and Arvo lakes can be used for boat trips and sport fishing, in addition to being able to rent canoes, pedal boats and small boats. Sila is also one of the best areas for winter sports. Among the cities, those of Lorica, Camigliatello and Ciricilla (in the province of Catanzaro) are among the most touristic equipped and have several facilities to reach beautiful and lovely ski and cross-country tracks. Finally, speed lovers can have fun on well-equipped tracks, such as Vila Palumbo, which can be practiced even in summer. Skiing in Sila, click here!

Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria?
Parco della Sila, oggi – Lago Arvo Ghiacciato (Source: Sonia Ferrari)

The Typical Sila Dish

It must be emphasized that Sila is also the land of ancient traditions, in fact preserving the flavors of an era, including the food. To try, without a doubt, are the typical dishes of the place, such as ‘mpanata’, soup made with ricotta cheese, whey still hot and pieces of crusty bread. Inevitable will be a walk through the forest rich in conifers, a symbol of the territory, whose main species is represented by pine, present with beech and white fir in the splendid Forest of the Giants. You will certainly not be bored and this territory will surprise and delight you. Read also Enogastronomic Itinerary In Calabria and  What Are The Best Wineries In Calabria?

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How to arrive in Sila?


1) How to arrive in Sila? BY PLANE

There are three airports; the main ones are Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria and Crotone. There is also a military airport at Vibo Valentia. Find out here how to get from Lamezia Terme Airport to the Center of Lamezia, Cosenza and Reggio Calabria!

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2) How to arrive in Sila? BY TRAIN

You can leave for Sila from Paola, Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro and Crotone train stations with the Calabria Railway. There is also the possibility of making another section between Camigliatello and San Giovanni in Fiore with a vintage steam locomotive, performed in perfect efficiency by the Calabria Railway team, for trips on the Camigliatello-San Nicola route, crossing the whole of the Great Sila and offering the traveler a wonderful view with forgotten landscapes of great impact and environmental significance. READ THE POST HOW TO GET TO CALABRIA TO KNOW MORE DETAILS!

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3) How to arrive in Sila? BY CAR

The central position of the Sila National Park facilitates access by car, both from the Ionian area, along the SS 106, and from Tirrenica, through the SS 18. In both cases, however, the ‘A3’ road artery represents the axis primary to make your choice for long trips, with your departures Cosenza, Rogliano, Altilia Grimaldi and, further south, Lamezia Terme.

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Conclusion

Why visit the Sila National Park in Calabria? One hundred and thirty thousand hectares of unique natural resources form the Sila plateau that stretches from Calabria to the provinces of Cosenza, Crotone and Catanzaro. An uncontaminated oasis, where nature is the only show with mountains, vegetation, lakes, silence, charm and everything unmissable, in addition to the purest air in Europe: this is Sila.

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