Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo, Regional nature reserve on Mount Bonifato, Alcamo, Italy.
The reserve extends across 199 hectares of protected land, featuring maritime pines, Aleppo pines, and Mediterranean vegetation on a calcareous mountain rising 825 meters.
The area transformed from broad-leaved woods to planned reforestation in 1921, introducing Aleppo pine, cypress, and umbrella pines to restore the depleted forest.
Ancient paths through the reserve lead to historical structures including a prehistoric necropolis, Ventimiglia Castle, and remains of the fortified settlement Bùnifat.
Three marked trails traverse the reserve: Saint Nicolas path at 1800 meters, The Orchidis path at 850 meters, and Panoramica Est at 2400 meters.
The reserve supports traditional craft materials including ampelodesma for rope making, dwarf palms for brooms, and Sicilian sumac for dyeing works.
Location: Alcamo
Inception: June 29, 1984
Website: http://boscoalcamo.it
GPS coordinates: 37.95900,12.95850
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:38
Castle of the Counts of Modica
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Mount Bonifato
715 m
Castle of Ventimiglia
579 m
Sanctuary of Most Holy Mary from the Height
1.2 km
Ethnographic Museum of Musical Instruments "Gaspare Cannone"
2.4 km
Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew
2.4 km
Church of Saint Mary of Jesus
2.2 km
Museum of Contemporary Art of Alcamo
2.4 km
Palazzo Rocca
2.4 km
Church of Jesus
2.4 km
Archaeological site of Mount Bonifato
515 m
Ex Jesuits' College
2.4 km
Church of the Holy Family (Alcamo)
2.4 km
Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
2.4 km
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Alcamo)
2.4 km
Ex Church of Saint James of the Sword
2.4 km
Small Church of Madonna del Riposo (Alcamo)
1.6 km
Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Alcamo
2.3 km
Church of Saint Joseph the Worker
2.1 km
Small Church of Saint Anne (Alcamo)
1.6 km
Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer
1.3 km
Palazzo Comunale
2.2 km
Church of the Most Holy Saviour
1.6 km
Church of Madonna di lu Tribonu
1.2 km
Church of Our Lady with a Chain
2.4 km
Church of saint Augustine (Alcamo)
2.4 km
Church of the Holy Heart (Alcamo)
1.7 km
Funtanazza
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