Introduction
The Sila plateau is a world unto itself: forests of larch pines, pristine lakes, and robust mountain cuisine.
The area boasts 2 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Sila:
Sagra del Fungo
OttobreCamigliatello Silano · ~56a edizione
Funghi porcini dell'altopiano silano.
Sagra della Patata Silana
SettembreCelico
Patata della Sila IGP in tutte le varianti.
Transumanze Sila Festival
Luglio-AgostoCamigliatello
Festival itinerante con artisti internazionali.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Sila represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Sila
Porcini mushrooms from the Sila plateau with potatoes.
Sila potatoes pan-fried until they form a crispy golden crust.
Hand-rolled pasta with goat ragù, a traditional transhumance dish.
Traditions & Culture
Traditions linked to the seasonal movement of herds.
Local goldsmith tradition featuring filigree jewelry.
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve, a plateau with ancient forests.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Over 150,000 hectares of forests, lakes, and plateaus.
Historical Figures
Medieval theologian (d. 1202), featured by Dante in the Paradise section of the Divine Comedy.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Sila are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Camigliatello Silano
Animano la storica Sagra del Fungo e promuovono il turismo nell'altopiano silano tra foreste millenarie.
San Giovanni in Fiore
Preservano la tradizione orafa locale della filigrana e organizzano eventi culturali legati al misticismo gioachimita.
Curiosities
“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.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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.