Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Ferdinandea, Parco delle Serre
Calabria
The Bourbon royal forest of Ferdinandea covers the Serre mountains with dense Calabrian black pine, planted in the 18th century to supply timber for the Bourbon naval fleet. Today the park has old-growth sections where the pines reach 40 m. Wild cats, wolves and Apennine chamois all inhabit the park.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Bourbon royal naval forest 18th century
- 40 m old-growth Calabrian pine
- Wild cat and wolf territory
With your dog
Wide forest tracks; dogs off-leash.
