Riserva naturale Fiume Fiumefreddo, Regional nature reserve in Calatabiano and Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Italy.
The Fiumefreddo River stretches for 2 kilometers through the reserve, fed by two springs: Quadara Grande and Capo d'Acqua, maintaining water temperatures between 12-13 degrees Celsius.
The eastern coastal area of Etna contained extensive wetlands until the 1950s, when land reclamation projects reduced them to the Fiumefreddo River and Pantano Gurna near Mascali.
The reserve features Mediterranean vegetation and serves as the sole monitoring station for water ranunculus in central-southern Italy, supporting local agricultural practices.
Visitors can access the reserve from State Road SS 114 Messina-Catania or Highway A18, with guided tours available Monday through Saturday at the visitor center.
The reserve contains a rare formation of Sicilian papyrus (Cyperus papyrus siculus) near the springs, accompanied by marsh vegetation and uncommon water-loving plant species.
Location: Calatabiano
Location: Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 37.78694,15.23453
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:43
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