Things to do in Sila Park

The I Giganti della Sila nature reserve, also known as the Fallistro nature reserve, is a protected natural area recognized by the FAI since 2016, located in the province of Cosenza. The name of the reserve is linked to the presence of centuries-old larch pines, which reach... more

In Taverna every year, on the day of January 6, the feast of the Epiphany, there is a celebration that is deeply felt by the citizens and not only, which is called 'la Cunfrunta'. The rite, which consists of a singular procession, is anticipated the previous days by a novena... more

San Giovanni in Fiore is located in the heart of the Sila National Park, and is one of the most beautiful villages in Calabria, has about 18,000 inhabitants and is located at over 1000 meters above sea level. The village has very ancient origins, and is linked to the figure of... more

In Longobucco there is a long textile tradition, which has to do above all with the brides' trousseau. At one time women used to weave on the loom to prepare the household linen that went into the bride's trunk. The highlight was the nuptial blanket, which became a piece of... more

The journey unfolds together with the stages of the traveling festival among the villages of the Sila park. The Camigliatello countryside is already enveloping the slopes of the mountains, the farms traditionally cultivate hemp and raise cows with great respect, producing... more

The I Giganti della Sila nature reserve is a protected area located in the center of Calabria and was established in 1987; the reserve is located within the Sila National Park. The name 'Sila' comes from an Oscan expression. The Romans called the area of the Sila, 'Silva... more

Bocchigliero is a small village of 1786 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza. The town is famous for the aphorisms written on the plaques of the streets and squares. It is located within the Sila National Park, a short distance from the Ionian Sea, and is characterized by... more

We are more than a thousand meters above sea level: we are going to visit San Giovanni in Fiore, the capital of the Silan area, the most important center of the plateau, both for tourist activities, as well as for commercial and artisan ones. The nucleus of San Giovanni in Fiore... more

On the border between the province of Cosenza and that of Crotone, of which it is not a part, Castelsilano dominates the valley of the Neto river from above. Its history is quite recent, it became the hunting lodge of Prince Rota of Cerenzia. In July 1980, a Libyan Air Force... more

The hermitage of the Holy Trinity of Spezzano della Sila is the third in order of time built by San Francesco di Paola, it was opened in 1474, thanks to the economic support of the population and that of the town nobility; the chapel was completed with the construction of the... more

San Giovanni in Fiore is a medium-sized town located in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. It is considered the pearl of the Silan territory. Perched on the rock it is characterized by a strong difference in height. Inextricably linked to the figure of Gioacchino da Fiore, a... more