The excursions

Tortorici: the historical center The natural reserve of Vallone Calagna Eco-Park of Castell’Umberto San Marco DAlunzio The Waterfalls and the Rocks of the Nebrodi Area of the Roe and Adventure Park The Trails of silence Alcara li Fusi


Tortorici: the historical center …

At the end of the Nebrodi valley, along the Nebrodi river and under the Monte San Pietro mountain, lies Tortorici with its sixty households.
Known for its ancient artistic and craft traditions, the town is rich of monuments, silent in its old areas but animated in the main square Piazza Faranda.

The natural reserve of Vallone Calagna …

This reserve, integrated with Tortorici, is at 560 meters above the sea level. It was created by the Region, thanks to the work of some researchers.
Here grows spontaneously a rare plant called Petagnea Gussonei, which found its natural habitat thanks to the combination of the mountain climate with the milder sea climate and the waters of Vallone Calagna

Eco-Park of Castell’Umberto …

In a modern interpretation of the woods, converge both the productive and recreational aspects of the territory. Along one of the routes that take to the lake, we can find the aviary of the raptors, that gives berth to the raptors which cannot live anymore in liberty. The park also includes a wildlife oasis that welcomes many species: deers, bucks, rare donkeys, and horses that can be ridden inside the practice field or outside in the park.

San Marco D’Alunzio: travel in the middle age …

Visit of the medieval town, stop at the craft shop Tela di Penelope, visit of the Normand Castle and Hercules temple, visit of a traditional cold cuts shop.

The Waterfalls and the Rocks of the Nebrodi …

Excursion on four wheel drive towards the Catafurco waterfalls, the Longi valley and the Castro rocks.

Area of the Roe and Adventure Park …

A naturalistic excursion in the territory of Galati Mamertino in the hearth of the Nebrodi park.
A healthy and amusing trzil between one tree and the next one, connected by diverse installations and games.

The Trails of silence …

Frazzanò

The monastery of Frazzano.
The woods of Galati Mamertino.
The town of Mirto.

Alcara li Fusi …

An ancient town at the base of impressive rocks, where eagles and raptors fly high in the sky.