Madonie Regional Natural Park

The natural reserve extends over 40,000 hectares across fifteen municipalities, from the coastal town of Cefalù to the mountainous interior of northern Sicily.

The park contains numerous medieval settlements established by Arab and Norman rulers, along with castles and religious structures dating from the Middle Ages.

Local food specialties include Slow Food certified products such as Polizzi horn peppers, Scillato apricots, provola cheese, and manna, a natural sweetener from ash trees.

The park network includes marked trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cycling, connecting various mountain peaks, forests, valleys, and traditional villages.

The area preserves rare plant species including Abies Nebrodensis, and contains the second highest peak in Sicily, Pizzo Carbonara, reaching 1,979 meters.

Location: Sicily

Inception: 1989

Operator: Ente Parco delle Madonie

Website: http://parcodellemadonie.it

GPS coordinates: 37.88333,14.01667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24