Sila National Park
 

Sila National Park

 

Sila National Park is a vast protected area in Calabria, between the provinces of Crotone, Cosenza and Catanzaro.



It is one of the first parks born in Italy, where there are lakes, woods and hills, visitor center, adventure park, ski area and horse riding. Inside it houses one of the most significant biodiversity systems, in fact many species of animals such as the wolf and deer have found in this place their natural habitat. Do not miss a walk inside the green lung of Calabria characterized by the greater wooded area, very large and richly constituted above all by beech woods, pine forests of the typical pine silane, white and coniferous fir trees.

An area that, while retaining its fascinating aspect of a wild and unspoiled area, impresses every visitor thanks to the many characteristic villages it hosts, some ancient and linked to the traditions of the territory, other more modern infrastructures with a strong tourist inclination. Among the main activities to be carried out during the summer and autumn there are excursions through the woods of the Sila, perfect for trekking even more days, during which you can collect particularly valuable mushrooms, chestnuts and berries. Moreover, in many areas, you can rent bicycles or venture on horseback among the many trails surrounded by nature.

 

Another aspect of the Sila, is that given the exquisite welcome and opportunity to practice numerous outdoor sports is also considered as one of the best areas of southern Italy for winter sports, in fact some countries that surround it are among the most equipped and have several facilities to reach beautiful slopes and beautiful cross-country trails.

 

Land of ancient traditions, the Sila has preserved intact the flavors of the past even at the table, so, not to be missed, maybe in a mountain refuge, is the pleasant time to taste the typical products of the place: the "mpanata", soup made with ricotta, still warm whey and pieces of hard bread.

 

Natural heritage where the beauty and diversity of landscapes, the variety of animal and plant species have made it appropriate to establish this magnificent park that protects its treasures. Every moment of the year is right to admire and enjoy the beautiful territory of this land of thousand resources.