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Transfers to and from Catania Airport (CT)

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Diving in the Plemmirio marine protected area

The Syracusan coast and the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area have always been a paradise for divers and those who love the sea.The Syracusan coast, an ancient gateway to the Hellenic East, is home to amphora necks, anchors and various relics from all eras, up to and including those from the last world war, in the seabed. Several characteristic species such as tuna, snapper, amberjack, rays, dolphins, sharks and sperm whales live here. The diver encounters a varied fauna that includes: schools of barracuda, croakers, groupers even the now very rare brown grouper, bream, sea bream, and a very rich diverse fauna. Interesting worm trottoirs, Mediterranean biostructures similar to small coral reefs, are found in the tidal flat.

Excursions with a nature guide at the Cavagrande del Cassibile reserve

A canyon among the Iblei Mountains, covering 2700 hectares , Cavagrande was established as a reserve to protect its natural riches and historical heritage as evidence of the ancient civilizations that inhabited it, first and foremost the Sicani-
Descending along the path at the bottom of the valley, it is possible to admire the system of waterfalls and small lakes of the Cassibile River, formed through the constant work of water erosion. The cool waters of Cavagrande are a great attraction for those who venture along the trail in the summer season.

Guided excursions at Europe's largest volcano

An excursion to Mount Etna is one of the most incredible nature experiences in all of Sicily. Europe's highest active volcano soars 3300 meters above the Sicilian landscape. A summit that accompanies the path of those who venture to the eastern part of the island, between the sea and the Sicilian hinterland.
Valle del Bove is another must-see on your Etna excursion. It is a deep valley, surrounded by walls reaching up to 1,000 meters, and extending up to seven kilometers.

Excursions with a nature guide at the Vendicari oasis

A must-see stop for nature lovers and birdwatchers, Vendicari is a protected natural area for its distinctive flora and fauna. Well known to the public for being an important stopover place for migratory birds, there are huts for observation on the marshes of herons, egrets, small waders, cormorants, and more, but undoubtedly the greatest interest to the general public is given by the flamingos.
Archaeology enthusiasts will find within the reserve various vestiges of past eras: latomie from the Hellenistic period, a section of the ancient Via Elorina, which connected the city of Syracuse to the colony of Eloro, catacombs from the Byzantine period, the well-known Swabian Tower from the medieval period, and the eighteenth-century tuna fishery.

Excursions with a nature guide at the Pantalica reserve

An excursion to Mount Etna is one of the most incredible nature experiences in all of Sicily. Europe's highest active volcano soars 3300 meters above the Sicilian landscape. A summit that accompanies the path of those who venture to the eastern part of the island, between the sea and the Sicilian hinterland.
Valle del Bove is another must-see on your Etna excursion. It is a deep valley, surrounded by walls reaching up to 1,000 meters, and extending up to seven kilometers.