The National Park of the Sila encompasses large areas of the Sila Grande and Sila Piccola mountain ranges, with three main mountain peaks: Pettinascura in the Sila Grande, Botte Donato (1928m) and Gariglione in the Sila Piccola.
The peaks of Sila offer excellent views of the countryside for miles around: Pollino, Aspromonte and Etna together with the seas on both sides of the Calabrian peninsula.
At the foot of Botte Donato nestles Lorica, one of the nicest and best organized tourist resorts in Sila, renamed in the seventies the "Pearl of the Sila". It is situated on the banks of lake Arvo in a pleasant open valley facing south., warmed in winter by the sun of the south and cooled in summer by the height of the mountain.
The lake is surrounded by a wonderful forest of Laricio Pine that in some spots creates a landscape similar to Norwegian fiords.
From the Cavaliere station you can reach the top of Botte Donato, from where it is possible to admire the view.
Lorica has become a very important winter resort of southern Italy. During the winter season there are ski slopes in the Valle dell Inferno, (Hell Valley), that are used for the Italian Ski National Cup and some other easier slopes. Altogether there are 259 km of trails in the forest and also Cross country ski trails.
There are good sports facilities in the area - two football pitches used for summer training by professional teams, tennis courts and mini golf. Bicycles and mountain bikes are also available for hire.
You can swim in the clear water of the lake or sunbathe on the lake beaches. Activities include; boating, canoeing, fishing, cycling, horse riding, trekking and orienteering either on your own, with the help of maps, or with a little help from professional guides, and of course in winter there is skiing as well. Nothing disturbs the peace of the lake as all activities are non-motorised.
Trout fishing is available in the lake or in ponds. Mushrooms and wild berries (little strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries) can be gathered in Spring and Autumn. You can then enjoy the local traditional food in the traditional restaurants.
A brand new development of 6 luxury boutique apartments in the beautiful village of Lorica in the Sila Mountains.
If you love nature - long walks, picnics, cycling, canoeing and skiing then look no further. The apartments are surrounded by a beautiful garden and natural woods where one can walk in peace. Futhermore, the lake where you can enjoy boat excursions and other water sports, is literally a few steps away.
Shops and Restaurants are easily reachable on foot.
Property Management on site available
Payment Plan
Euro 3.000 on reservation
30% on preliminary sale agreement
70% on completion (2011)
Location
Airport: 60min
Ski: 10 min
Beach: 60 min
Golf: 45 min
Services: 5 min
Further details available.
