Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: ME - Area: Taormina surroundings
The Alcantara River Park contains one of the most important perennial streams in Sicily. The park extends for about 40 km of green banks, between suggestive lava gorges and extremely interesting plant endemisms. The main attraction of the Park are the Gorges: lava walls with basaltic prisms, up to ten meters high, which create very suggestive natural canyons.
The park offers the possibility to explore the gorges by taking part in numerous activities ranging from trekking along the paths that cross the protected area up to body rafting, bike tours, river trekking, tubing, river bug and even tastings of organic products.
What is the best time to visit Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara?
Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara during the year.
What to see in Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
What to eat in Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Interesting and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara
