Food festivals and events in Sila 2026
“The Sila plateau is a world unto itself: forests of larch pines, pristine lakes, and robust mountain cuisine.”
Mountains and Mushrooms
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The "Giganti della Sila" are 58 centuries-old larch pines, some over 500 years old.
The Sila plateau is the largest of its kind in Europe.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Parco Nazionale della Sila
UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve, a plateau with ancient forests.
Patrimonio NaturaleTradizioni Popolari
Riti della transumanza
Traditions linked to the seasonal movement of herds.
Oreficeria di San Giovanni in Fiore
Local goldsmith tradition featuring filigree jewelry.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale della Sila
Over 150,000 hectares of forests, lakes, and plateaus.
Personaggi Illustri
Gioacchino da Fiore
TheologianMedieval theologian (d. 1202), featured by Dante in the Paradise section of the Divine Comedy.
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Sila?expand_more
Sila is home to 2 protected designation products, including: Patata della Sila (PGI), Caciocavallo Silano (PDO).
2What should I eat in Sila?expand_more
Typical Sila dishes include: Zuppa di funghi porcini, Patate 'mpacchiuse, Maccaruni con sugo di capra. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Sila?expand_more
Sila is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage site: Parco Nazionale della Sila (Natural, 2014).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Sila?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Sila: Sagra del Fungo (Camigliatello Silano, October); Sagra della Patata Silana (Celico, September); Transumanze Sila Festival (Camigliatello, July-August).
5What natural parks are in Sila?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Sila include: Parco Nazionale della Sila (National Park).
6Who organizes the food festivals in Sila?expand_more
Food festivals in Sila are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Camigliatello Silano and Associazione Artigiani San Giovanni in Fiore. These local associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.