Nature reserve in Sicily

Sicily offers 76 nature reserves and 6 marine reserves

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 in Sicily

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

Volcano Etna »
Vendicari ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

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

Vendicari »
Saline di Trapani ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

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

Saline di Trapani »
Parco dei Nebrodi ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

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.

Parco dei Nebrodi »
Gorges of Alcantara ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

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

Gorges of Alcantara »
Laghetti di Marinello ☀ Beach in Sicily

Laghetti di Marinello
Beach

Patti, Messina

Laghetti di Marinello »
Piscina di Venere ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

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

Piscina di Venere »
Megaliths of Argimusco ☀ Monument in Sicily

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

Megaliths of Argimusco »
Parco delle Madonie ☀ Nature reserve in Sicily

Parco delle Madonie
Nature reserve

Petralia Sottana, Palermo

Parco delle Madonie »