Nature

The “Malabotta” woods

The woods are located in a splendid natural reserve facing the Etna, between the range of the Peloritani and the Nebroidi. Full of various herbs species, it is populated by exceptional fauna consisting of mammals, night and daytime birds such as Royal Eagle and owls. The forest covers 700 hectares.

The Elicona river and water mills

The Elicona river originates in “Agrimosco” and “Losi” and flows down to the Tirreno Sea passing between Falcone and Tindari.
The water mills, used to grind wheat, have been built along the river over the centuries.
Now that the mills are all ruined, the existing walls and wheels surrounded by the vegetation still evoke their suggestive presence.

The Nebrodi Park

Established 4 August 1993, is the largest protected area of Sicily.
The territory is characterized by the diversity of shaping of terrain, from very rich vegetation.
Important is the richness of wildlife, because here you can find small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. Best known is the black pig of Nebrodi, but there is also the presence of wild boar, fox, porcupine, the hedgehog, the wild cat, the marten, the weasel, hare and rabbit, and, although very thin of dormice.

There are many birds in this area, hawks, buzzards, kestrels, peregrine falcon, the dipper, kingfisher, woodcock, the hoopoe and the raven.