Holiday apartment in Lorica: Lago Arvo, Sila and experiences

Lorica is located at an altitude of 1,314 metres on the northern shore of Lago Arvo. Lorica is home to Sila National Park. If you are planning a holiday in a holiday apartment in Lorica or a holiday house, you will find an ideal setting here for active days and varied excursions.

Lake, forest and trails in Sila

Lago Arvo is a year-round attraction for visitors to Lorica. The small Church of San Francesco alla Verna is located in Lorica among old, centuries-old trees. You can focus on experiencing nature or combine the landscape with a visit to this special building.

Hiking and cycling routes with varying profiles

Two hiking trails offer different experiences. One initially follows flat sections along Lago Arvo and then climbs uphill towards Monte Botte Donato. Another descends into the valley of Lago Arvo and then continues via Casa Nocelle to the village of Lorica. The Lorica–Villaggio Mancuso cycling stage is 58.3 kilometres long, rated as moderately difficult, and takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. After Rovale, the Ciclovia dei Parchi della Calabria reaches Lorica and Lago Arvo. Information boards, identifying signs and signposting are available for every stage.

Summer and winter in the mountains

The Monte Botte Donato cable car reaches the summit at an altitude of 1,928 metres. In summer, the Lorica ski resort offers excursions, trekking and walks through the forests. Centro Sportivo Lorica is a sports facility in the heart of Sila dedicated to canoeing and rowing and open to everyone. A 30-minute electric boat trip is offered on Lago Arvo.

Active experiences for different interests

Lorica also offers horse riding, mountain biking and kayaking, as well as adventure parks. The bobsleigh track is considered suitable for teenagers and adults and is intended to be usable in both summer and winter. The range therefore extends from a boat trip to activities on land, without requiring every day of your holiday to follow the same pattern.

From growth to holiday destination

Around the 1960s, Lorica experienced a tourist boom because the area's natural beauty encouraged tourism. As a result of this tourism growth, dozens of hotels and holiday accommodations were established in Lorica.

Choose a holiday apartment in Lorica to suit your own travel pace

When planning your stay in a holiday apartment in Lorica or a holiday house, you can decide in advance what you want to focus on during your holiday: the lake, forest, hiking, cycling, water activities or activities for different age groups. The specific facts about the area help you choose between an action-packed daily schedule and a more varied travel plan. Water-related experiences are centred around Lago Arvo; the routes towards Monte Botte Donato and Sila's sports activities represent a different pace. This way, your choice of accommodation remains guided by your interests.

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