Highlights
- Explore the Alcantara Gorges with an entry ticket
- Discover the volcanic landscape of the Etna region
- Visit the 100 horses Caves and Eremita’s Caves
- See the restored ancient mill and learn about its history
- Admire the Salto di Cupido waterfall and the Alcantara River
Description
Discover the Alcantara Gorges of San Cataldo, a natural area of great interest linked to the volcanic territory of Etna and the presence of the Alcantara River.
Explore the park and discover the Grotta dei Cento Cavalli, an ancient and imposing volcanic cavity, characterized by its large size and considered one of the most important caves in the area.
See an ancient restored mill, a testament to the rural activities and historical use of the Alcantara waters by local communities.
Reach the Alcantara River and access a nature trail that crosses several characteristic places. Among these is the Grotta dell’Eremita, another ancient volcanic formation set in the valley landscape.
Continue along the path to reach the Salto di Cupido, a particular waterfall linked to ancient works created for the management and channeling of water intended for irrigation of the land.
Follow the path along the river and immerse yourself in the landscape of the Alcantara, among vegetation, volcanic rock, water, and evidence of ancient human activity.
Finally, reach the Alcantara Gorges of San Cataldo, where the action of water over time has shaped the ancient volcanic rocks, creating a particularly evocative natural setting with wonderful waterfall.
Includes
Access to the 100 horses cave
Visit to the ancient restored mill
Access to the Eremita’s Cave
Visit to the Salto di Cupido
Access to the Gole dell’Alcantara of San Cataldo
Excludes
Parking is not included and is 5€ per car, 3€ per motorcycle, 10€ per camper
Important Information
- This is a natural river trail subject to seasonal flooding, which can alter the terrain and occasionally leave behind branches, rocks, metal debris or other natural and man-made obstacles.
Please walk carefully, stay on the designated trail and watch your step at all times.
Minors must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
By entering the trail, visitors acknowledge that they are accessing a natural environment where terrain conditions may change.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
