Macalube, Regional nature reserve in Aragona, Italy.
The reserve features mud pools that release gases from underground, creating small cone-shaped formations across the protected terrain.
The Italian government established Macalube as a protected area in 1995, placing it under the management of environmental organization Legambiente.
The reserve forms part of the Valle of the Temples Tourist Consortium, connecting natural and historical sites throughout the Agrigento region.
Visitors can access the reserve through Zone B with prior arrangements, while Zone A remains restricted for scientific research purposes.
The geological formations produce continuous emissions of methane gas and mineral water, forming small mud cones that resemble miniature volcanoes.
Location: Aragona
Inception: 1995
Operator: Legambiente
Website: http://legambienteriserve.it/sezioni/macalube/1.html
GPS coordinates: 37.37570,13.59930
Latest update: May 10, 2025 19:27
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