Gurne dell'Alcantara, Natural pools in Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara, Italy
The Gurne dell'Alcantara features sixteen natural pools carved by ancient lava flows and water erosion, with depths reaching up to ten meters.
Archaeological excavations near the Alcantara River revealed Greek settlements from the 5th century BC and an Arab castle that controlled water resources.
The site preserves ancient Arabic irrigation systems called saje, demonstrating agricultural techniques that shaped the development of eastern Sicily.
Visitors can access the trails from Francavilla di Sicilia via the S.S. 185 highway, with the main path extending 1.5 kilometers through natural landscapes.
The Ciappa Mill, established in 1896, represents one of Italy's first hydroelectric power generation facilities, marking technological advancement in the region.
Location: Francavilla di Sicilia
Part of: Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara
GPS coordinates: 37.89189,15.13889
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:48
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Parco fluviale dell'Alcantara
3.3 km
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11.5 km
Montagna Grande
6.8 km
Cuba di Santa Domenica
3.1 km
Riserva naturale orientata Bosco di Malabotta
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Santuario di Santa Maria di Vena
11.1 km
Castello di Mola
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Il Picciolo Etna Golf Resort
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San Nicolò
12.7 km
Sant'Egidio
5.3 km
Rocca Pizzicata
12.5 km
Francavilla Antiquarium
704 m
Saints Peter and Paul's church in Castiglione di Sicilia
1.8 km
U Cannizzu
2.2 km
Lourdes church
2.3 km
Lauria's Castle
1.8 km
Castiglione di Sicilia town hall
1.8 km
San Nicola's church
1.8 km
Greek Fortress or Castelluccio
1.7 km
Sant'Antonio (Castiglione di Sicilia)
1.7 km
San Marco's church
1.7 km
Madonna della Catena cathedral
1.8 km
Chiesa di San Vincenzo
2.2 km
Madonna della Luce church
2.3 km
Monastery of San Salvatore di Placa
4.2 km
San Giuseppe's church and Crypt
1.8 km
Castello di Francavilla di Sicilia
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