Directions to Riserva Naturale Cavagrande del Cassibile

The most fascinating canyon of the Hyblaean Mountains must be the 'Cavagrande', cut into the limestone rocks by the river Cassibile, which formed natural swimming pools where hikers can have a refreshing bath. There are also two ancient rock villages, dating back to the X-XI century BC, with graves in several caves and grottoes. The Grotta dei Briganti is accessed via steps carved into the rock. Inside the cave are several rooms which can be reached along the spiral staircase carved into the limestone.

The flora includes endemic species, tropical ferns, spurges, wild orchids and a plant you wouldn't ecpect to grow in Sicily: the snowdrop. Amonf the birds are the Sicilian long-tailed tit and the peregrine falcon, and on the ground you can find martens, porcupines, leopard snakes, tree frogs, tortoises and several raptors. Worth a mention are the freshwater crabs.

The Cavagrande del Cassibile can be explored on several trails.

Sperlinga
Sperlinga, Sicily

Sperlinga's history began 1082, when Count Roger mentioned it in an official document. Soon it was colonized by people from Lombardia............
Castello Nelson
Sicily-Mountains, Sicily

We bet that you have never heard of Nelson's Castle! The column, yes, for sure. But his castle? It exists - in Sicily!...............
Fiumara D'Arte
Tusa, Sicily

The open-air museum Fiumare d'Arte is spread over the valley of Tusa and it is certainly something a little bit different.............
Peloritani Mountains
Messina, Sicily

The Peloritani Mountains are a ring of steep hills that effectively encircle Messina............
Tenuta Rapitalà
Palermo, Sicily

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Museo Siciliano di Arte e Tradizioni Popolari
Taormina, Sicily

In this small museum you can admire the estate of a local antiques dealer and a collection of typical Sicilian carts................
La Palazzina Cinese - The Chinese Mansion
Palermo, Sicily

The Palazzina Cinese, also known as Casina Chinese, is a former royal residence of the Bourbons of Naples...............
Palazzo Asmundo
Palermo, Sicily

WOW! What a museum and what a building - so beautiful, and the best is: you can celebrate your special event here or hold a congress.............
Mercato delle Pulci - Flea Market Palermo
Palermo, Sicily

Looking for something special to bring home? Then pay a visit to Palermo's flea market, which is held every day between Piazza Peranni and Piazza Papireto (near the cathe
Teatro Massimo Bellini
Catania, Sicily

On 31st of May 1890 the inauguration of the opera house "Teatro Massimo Bellini" took place with a performance of Vincenzo Bellini's masterpiece "Norma"...............