Riserva naturale orientata Bosco della Ficuzza, Rocca Busambra, Bosco del Cappelliere e Gorgo del Drago

The protected area spans 7,398 hectares, featuring Mediterranean forests, limestone cliffs of Rocca Busambra, and temporary ponds known as Gorgo del Drago.

Ferdinand IV of Bourbon established a royal hunting reserve in 1799, constructing a hunting lodge that became the center of Ficuzza village.

The reserve maintains traditional Sicilian forestry practices through the Regional Forest Department, preserving centuries-old management techniques.

Visitors access the reserve through marked trails starting from the Royal Hunting Lodge, with guided tours available by contacting the management office.

The reserve contains 80 percent of Sicily's bird and wildlife species, including the reintroduced fallow deer and wild boar populations.

Location: Metropolitan City of Palermo

Inception: July 26, 2000

GPS coordinates: 37.88000,13.39000

Latest update: May 12, 2025 07:47