Riserva naturale Foce del Fiume Platani, Nature reserve at Platani River mouth in Cattolica Eraclea and Ribera, Italy.
The reserve spans 206 hectares along the Sicilian coast, featuring Mediterranean vegetation, sand dunes, and eucalyptus groves near the Platani River estuary.
The regional government of Sicily established this protected area in 1984 to safeguard local bird populations and restore Mediterranean vegetation patterns.
The reserve extends to Capo Bianco promontory, where visitors can explore the ancient Greek settlement of Eraclea Minoa above the cliffs.
Visitors access the reserve through Provincial Road 57 in Ribera, with designated paths offering opportunities for bird watching and nature observation.
The reserve contains specific dune-adapted plants that maintain sand stability, including sea daffodils, rushes, and thorny broom species.
Location: Cattolica Eraclea
Location: Ribera
Inception: 1984
Website: http://regione.sicilia.it/Agricolturaeforeste/Azforeste/Riserve/riserva.asp?key=1&tema=info#temi
GPS coordinates: 37.40290,13.27930
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:42
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