コミティーニの天然記念物・トップ7

The site is still closed in 2025, but you can approach the fence where you can observe one of the most distant volcanoes. Furthermore, there seems to be a possibility of a "soon" reopening. The macalube (or maccalube) are small mud volcanoes formed by a rare geological phenomenon called sedimentary volcanism: methane gas pressure causes gas, water, and clayey sediments to escape from the subsurface, forming mud cones very similar to volcanoes. The term likely derives from the Arabic maqlùb, meaning "overturning" or "upside down," referring to the lifting and overturning of older materials brought to the surface during eruptive phases (from the web).

Beautiful nature reserve along the Magna Via Francigena. I had problems crossing the river. Hiking poles are an advantage.

Beautiful dirt road connects the Naro dam to Favara

The archaeological area of Petra of Calathansuderj hides a unique stronghold, testimony to the Byzantine-Arab-Norman influence, with an imposing structure 30 meters high and 40 meters wide, full of tunnels dug for the defense and control of the roads communication. The discovery of numerous ceramic finds, dated between the 2nd and 14th centuries AD, reveals the strategic importance of this site through the centuries.

The Monte Conca nature reserve, established in 1995, is an exceptional example of a landscape shaped by karst, with impressive underground karst systems that include the Inghiottitoio and Risorgenza caves. This protected area boasts a rich biodiversity, with habitats ranging from Mediterranean scrub to prairies, hosting endemic plant species and animals at risk of extinction, including the fox, the porcupine and the rare Bonelli's eagle.

Monte Caltafaraci (the Mountain in the IGM cartography; the Muntagna in Sicilian) is a mountain of 533 m of altitude, with very steep walls, located in the immediate vicinity to the north - west of the urban area of the city of Favara. It is rich in archaeological evidence ranging from the early Bronze Age to the 13th century. Source: wikipedia

Monte Caltafaraci (the Mountain in the IGM cartography; the Muntagna in Sicilian) is a mountain of 533 m of altitude, with very steep walls, located in the immediate vicinity to the north - west of the urban area of the city of Favara. It is rich in archaeological evidence ranging from the early Bronze Age to the 13th century. Source: wikipedia

Rocca Stefano Necropolis On a rocky ridge there is a rocky necropolis with arcosolium tombs and late antique pit tombs. Large area of ceramic fragments and wall structures from the Roman era Late Antique Roman Age Property subjected to archaeological restrictions pursuant to law 1089/1939 - D. A. n. 1374 of 11/06/1985 (Source text of survey form n.297 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)