Alcantara’s Parkand its gauches

The River Park includes a vast territory that borders the river valley. The park is known to be a source of immeasurable value attraction for tourists in increasing numbers reach the shores of Sicily. Numerous plant and animal species that inhabit it, are in many cases, now endangered. Approximately 50 km of fluvial await visitors, with beautiful scenery to preserve the natural features which are the result of geological events and geothermal very far, as evidenced by the current basalts.

A beautiful path in the park, called the Gurne Alcantara, awaits those who love hiking, open air for a walk, to discover the nature, history and traditions. They admire the ruins of the castle of Francavilla, the archaeological excavations, the channels and the fact Gurne. Those who prefer to ride a horse can follow the ancient paths of the pilgrims, armies and merchants, following the Ippovia Sicily connecting four large regional parks. For those who want to live an alternative tourism, can opt for a gastronomic journey, through the paths of the wine which includes the cities of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo, recognized national association of wine town.

The Alcantara Park is the ideal destination for a pleasant journey in contact with the wonders of nature in a healthy environment, to the amusement of the largest and the smallest.