폰다첼리 판티나 최고의 라이딩 경로

nice, quiet climb on a small road ... not too steep, good views, more fun uphill then downhill (take the new bigger road nextby for a fast one)

The current Basilica Sanctuary was built recently (1957-1979), but the history surrounding the cult is much older, dating back to the late eighth and early ninth centuries. A ship coming from the East, loaded with goods, including a statue of the Virgin Mary that had escaped iconoclastic persecution, was forced to dock by a violent storm. The sailors were forced to disembark, but the ship remained motionless. So the occupants decided to lighten the load, leaving the chest containing the statue of the Madonna Bruna on shore, among other items. The ship set sail again and continued its journey. Source: https://santuariotindari.it/

Pretty town on the northern slope of Etna, at an altitude of 750m

This is really a really beautiful spot!!

Famous for the Castle that seems to protect the Alcantara Valley.

A work of art made of gold and colors. But I especially like the view. There are many souvenir shops, bars and a restaurant here.

Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.

You can probably start a tour through the canyon here.