The Top 12 Lakes in Palermo
Looking to visit the best lakes in Palermo? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Palermo’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
This whirlpool remains dry for most of the year, but the suggestive landscape that surrounds it is always fascinating and deserves to be visited.
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Lake Rosamarina, also known as the dam or lake of Caccamo, is among the largest in Sicily and thanks to the clarity of the waters it allows sight fishing at …
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Lake Poma is an artificial lake located about 5 km from Partinico (PA), created by building a dam on the Jato river. In 1994 the area was identified as a …
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This is the Mandria del Conte lake, little known and not very frequented. Worth a visit!
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From here it is possible to admire the fairytale scenery of the Agnese valley and Rocca Busambra, with a view of the underlying Lake Coda di Riccio.
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The path allows you to take an alternative shortcut (all on a dirt road) passing near the pond of Maria del Conte
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Nice route around Lake Rosamarina, to be done by MTB, Gravel or even on foot
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It is an artificial basin in Sicily which falls within the municipality of Castronovo di Sicilia.
The reservoir, built between 1951 and 1953 by damming the Platani river, is located …
The reservoir, built between 1951 and 1953 by damming the Platani river, is located …
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This artificial lake was created by damming the Belice river and for years was useful for the operation of the hydroelectric power plant. It is currently a very popular destination for locals and tourists.
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Lake Pian del Leone is a characteristic artificial lake in the Sicilian landscape, immersed in the Sicani Park. Its shore can be reached by bicycle, but the route around it is only suitable for MTB or gravel.
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