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The Alcantara gorges<\/h2>\n

One of the best known and most wonderful places in Eastern Sicily. Their formation took place thanks to the jume that uncovered the canyon in basaltic rocks.<\/p>\n

Al qantarah<\/h3>\n

The name of the river has Arab origins and refers to an ancient bridge that crossed it; in fact, the Arabic word \u201c Al qantarah<\/em><\/strong> \u201d means \u201cbridge\u201d. The Alcantara river originates in the Nebrodi mountains and has its mouth in the Ionian Sea; it extends for more than 600 km\u00b2 between the metropolitan cities of Messina and Catania, and crosses several villages united in the Alcantara River Park Authority.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Alcantara Canyon”][vc_column_text el_class=”Eruzioni e crateri Etna Nord”]\"alcantara\"Seeing the Gorges<\/strong> , one is immediately led to think that these incredible gorges are the result of the incessant flow of the river, instead they were originated by the cooling of basaltic lava flows. As the lava cooled rapidly, it created these unique formations\u2014so strange that it will feel like you\u2019ve landed on another planet.
\nThe gorges are true canyons, up to 25 meters high and ranging in width from 5 to 2 meters.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Alcantara River Park” align=”align_left”][vc_column_text el_class=”Eruzioni e crateri Etna Nord”]\"goleThe territory of the Alcantara River Park<\/strong> falls in part in the Alcantara catchment area. The Alcantara river rises from the eastern sector of the Nebrodi Mountains.<\/p>\n

The area within the Alcantara river basin is characterized by an important hydrographic network made up of numerous torrent-like streams that cut through narrow and steep valleys separated by hilly and mountainous ridges (Petrolo, San Cataldo, San Paolo, Fortino, Roccella, Favoscuro<\/strong>). The water is icy cold<\/strong>\u2014you won\u2019t be able to resist for long. Fortunately, there are small beaches that will allow you to catch your breath and warm your feet during your exploration. You will feel like you are in fairyland, in a fantastic world.[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Canyoning e Body rafting” align=”align_left” css=””][vc_column_text el_class=”Eruzioni e crateri Etna Nord”]\"body-rafting-gole-alcantara-\"Inside this park, in addition to the entrance to the gorges, various activities are offered and the ascent and descent to the gorges by lift.<\/p>\n

Among the proposed activities are:<\/p>\n

Canyoning<\/u><\/b> : you go up the path of the Gorges on foot, the return is carried out by letting yourself be carried away by the waters of the river between waterfalls, rapids, … ..<\/p>\n

Body rafting<\/u><\/b> : you go up the river against the current, when you arrive at the source you return letting yourself be carried away by the waters of the river wearing a life jacket. Cost about 40 euros, duration 2 hours.<\/p>\n

River trekking<\/u><\/b> : wearing waterproof dungarees you go up the river. Cost about 30 euros, duration about 1 hour and 30 minutes.<\/p>\n

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