Sila plateau

Lake Arvo, Cecita and Ampollino

Three artificial basins set in Sila forest: sunset canoeing, fishing, shore trails and reflections among larch pines — the identity and landscape of the plateau.

3

main lakes

1,200 m

average elevation

Canoe

and kayak

Forest

larch pines

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Lake Arvo

The largest Sila lake, with Lorica on its shore. Canoeing, walks, lakeside restaurants and the sila.love webcam to follow the landscape in every season.

Lorica Canoe Webcam

Lake Cecita

Set between Cupone and wilder forest, Cecita offers quiet and intense colours. Shore trails, fishing and panoramic spots less crowded than Arvo.

Cupone Fishing Trails

Lake Ampollino

The southernmost basin on the plateau, near Trepidò and Croce di Magara. Kayak, shore trekking and authentic mountain atmosphere away from summer crowds.

Trepidò Kayak Hiking

A water heritage

Built for hydroelectric and irrigation, today Sila lakes are tourist assets and habitat for water birds. Respect shores, leave no litter, follow fishing and boating rules.

Nature Sustainability Fishing

Practical information

Where
Sila plateau (CS) — Arvo (Lorica), Cecita (Cupone), Ampollino (Trepidò)
Activities
Canoe, kayak, fishing, shore trekking, photography
When
Summer for water sports; spring and autumn for walks and colours
From Lorica
Lake Arvo about 3 minutes' walk from the village centre