The Canyon and the Due Rocche Waterfall in Corleone

It is a corner of Sicily in which nature is the master and takes center stage, creating gods canyon which give the visitor the feeling of not being in Italy but in some exotic place. A visit to the canyon and waterfall of the Due Rocche in Corleone can be the most suitable opportunity to discover more closely an area of ​​the island perhaps little known by mass tourism, which however can offer some incredible surprises for its wealth, not only naturalistic but also historical and cultural.

Here, then, is what to know before organizing your own visit to the canyons of Corleone so as not to miss anything.

The exuberant nature of the canyon and the Due Rocche waterfall in Corleone

The name of this place, which is located a few steps from the historic center of village of Corleone, derives from the presence of two small hills that have a height of about four meters: in the space created between these two hills, thewaterfall water which is fed by the course of the San Leonardo river, a small tributary of the more abundant Belice. With its fall, the waterfall forms a small lake which is the point of reference for the animals in the area, especially the birds that come to drink here. Then the river resumes its course and disappears from the sight of the human eye in the thick forest that you have to travel through to find this little corner of Paradise, a stone's throw from everyday life.

What not to miss about the canyons and the Due Rocche waterfall in Corleone

Whoever decides to visit i canyon and the Due Rocche waterfall in Corleone he does it because he is attracted above all by the beauty of a timeless place, in which the distinctive features are represented by the sound of flowing water and the chirping of birds. However while achieving this little corner of paradise, you can discover other gems, which will make the walk more pleasant. One above all is represented by the remains of an ancient one Roman aqueduct which was built right along the San Leonardo river and which exploited its waters to irrigate the land in the immediate vicinity of Corleone.

When to visit the canyons and the Due Rocche waterfall in Corleone

It is worth underlining that in any period you decide to visit the canyons and the waterfall of the Due Rocche in Corleone, you cannot fail to admire a very rich and particular natural area, which will fascinate even the most hardened traveller, accustomed to fairy-tale scenery. However, there is a period which is more advised of others and that's what goes from January to May, particularly from April onwards. In these months, in fact, the watercourse is at its maximum potential and the waterfall is therefore very abundant. Furthermore, in the spring months nature awakens and therefore the natural setting of the waterfall is even more lush. In summer, however, you run the risk of not being able to enjoy this spectacle because due to drought it can happen that the flow of water that feeds the waterfall is particularly low.

What to do in Corleone and its surroundings

Corleone offers its visitors many places of interest, so it is worth organizing a visit to these parts. Suffice it to say that the town is known by the name of city ​​of a hundred churches, precisely because religious architecture is extremely present and offers some wonders such as church of San Domenico, from the XNUMXth century, or that one Mother, entitled to Saint Martin walk and built in the eighteenth century. Also very impressive monastery of the Holy Savior, an impressive structure dating back to the XNUMXth century. From the point of view of civil architecture, however, it is not to be missed soprano castle, also from the eighteenth century, or that Sottano, whose foundation stone was laid in the XNUMXth century. Finally, in the city there is the Anti-Mafia Museum with numerous collections that tell the criminal history of Italy.

How to get to Corleone

It is not easy to reach the canyons and the waterfall of the Due Rocche in Corleone since to reach the clearing formed by the lake you have to follow a path for about 30 minutes, among woods and trees.

By car:, those coming from Palermo must take the Ss118 while from Catania the A19 should be preferred.

Once you reach the village, you must follow the signs for the waterfalls and then leave your car in the free car park located at the beginning of the path that leads to the destination. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for trekking.

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