La Sila, which has been referred to as the Great Wood of Italy, is a vast mountainous plateau about above sea level and stretches for nearly along the central part of Calabria. The highest point is Botte Donato, which reaches . The area boasts numerous lakes and dense coniferous forests. La Sila also has some of the tallest trees in Italy which are called the Giants of the Sila and can reach up to in height. The Sila National Park is also known to have the purest air in Europe.