Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
San Giovanni in Fiore — Abbazia Florense
Calabria
Founded by Gioacchino da Fiore around 1200, the Florense abbey gave its name to both a monastic order that spread across Europe and the town that grew around it, the largest settlement on the Sila plateau. The grounds and surrounding countryside give an easier, lower-altitude alternative to the higher Sila peaks nearby.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking near the abbey in San Giovanni in Fiore.
Water
Fountain near the abbey.
Highlights
- Founding abbey of the Florense monastic order
- Largest town on the Sila plateau
- Easier, lower-altitude Sila countryside
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the paths around the abbey grounds.
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