In Sicily you will find breathtaking nature reserves shaped by all natural elements. From the fire of the volcano Etna or the heat of the sun that dries the salt marshes of Trapani, to the water that has gnawed into the rock of the gorges of Alcantara, to the wind that sweeps over the nature reserve Laghetti di Marinello.
For nature lovers, Sicily is a dream. The island with the most vegetation in the Mediterranean offers spectacular flora and fauna. For wonderful hikes to explore the varied vegetation of Sicily, the larger forest areas are ideal. Especially the forests of the nature reserves Monti Nebrodi and Monti Madonie impress with an enormous variety of plants.
For those who are more interested in the marine reserves, we recommend the Aeolian Islands or a diving excursion around the Piscina di Venere on the Capo di Milazzo.
Volcano Etna
UNESCO World Heritage
The volcano Etna in Sicily is the highest active volcano in Europe, UNESCO World Heritage, a nature reserve and also a recommended winter sports area.
Zafferana Etnea, Catania
Vendicari
Nature reserve
Snorkeling in the crystal clear sea, bird watching or hiking in the nature - the nature reserve Vendicari in the south of Sicily offers a lot more.
Noto, Siracusa
Saline di Trapani
Nature reserve
The Saline di Trapani e Paceco is a nature reserve at the west coast of Sicily. Besides Mediterranean flora and fauna, there is a saline work museum.
Nubia Paceco, Trapani
Parco dei Nebrodi
Nature reserve
In the mountains of the Monti Nebrodi there is the largest wooded area in Sicily and one of the largest parks in Europe - the Parco dei Nebrodi.
Gorges of Alcantara
Nature reserve
The gorges of Alcantara give us a unique scenery in the world, an unmissable and wonderful place.Ideal for the lovers of nature and excursions.
Motta Camastra, Messina
Laghetti di Marinello
Beach
Patti, Messina
Piscina di Venere
Nature reserve
For hikers, nature enthusiasts, snorkelers, divers and explorers the Piscina di Venere on the Capo di Milazzo in Sicily is highly recommended.
Milazzo, Messina
Megaliths of Argimusco
Monument
The megaliths of Argimusco, the Sicilian Stonehenge, are impressive rock formations on a high plateau overlooking the volcano mount Etna.
Montalbano Elicona, Messina
Parco delle Madonie
Nature reserve
Petralia Sottana, Palermo