The first group extends as far as the isthmus formed by the gulfs of South Eufemia and Squillace; it is known as the Sila, and the highest point reached is (the Botte Donato).
Na najožjem delu planote Sibari, skozi katero reki Coscile in Crati pritečeta v morje, se pojavi na vzhodni obali in poteka pol poti po polotoku.