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Mountainous district in the middle of the Calabria region, characterized by huge and deserted rocky uplands with wonderful lakes, woods and forests which earned it the nickname of "great Italian Woods": it could almost be mistaken for a Nordic landscape... transplanted in the very heart of the Mediterranean. Lately, the tourist resorts of Camigliatello, Villaggio Mancuso, Lorica, San Giovanni in Fiore, have flourished with hotels and other accomodations for tourists, who are attracted by the excursions to unspoiled and very beautiful spots, with breathtaking alpine landscapes plus sea views.Two small areas of the Sila have been reserved as National Park. There is a well equipped area for winter sports. The Sila, Yellowstone
of Calabria On the rugged coast of Calabria: scuba diving in the bright sea; underwater wildlife parks; delicious, spicy food. Be sure to notice its unique tangy olive oil: it's the secret ingredient of this particular Southern Italian cuisine. Along
the Serene Coast of Tropea and Capo Vaticano
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