Riserva naturale orientata Monte Pellegrino

Located on a 606-meter-high limestone mountain, Monte Pellegrino Reserve spans 1,050 hectares of protected land overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

The area received its first protection measures at the end of the 18th century when Ferdinand of Bourbon designated it for agricultural experiments and hunting grounds.

The reserve contains the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, a religious site where local residents and visitors gather for traditional ceremonies throughout the year.

Visitors can access the reserve through paved roads from Mondello Valdesi and Piazza Generale Cascino, with multiple pedestrian entrances available.

The caves within the reserve feature prehistoric cave drawings at Grotta dell'Addaura and provide habitat for various bat species.

Location: Palermo

Inception: October 6, 1995

Website: http://riservamontepellegrino.palermo.it

GPS coordinates: 38.17000,13.35000

Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:05