Nature lovers will be able to find in the Fiumedinisi nature reserve an ideal place for trekking but also for discovering specimens of flora and fauna that are not visible elsewhere.
The location is one of largest and richest nature reserves in the area and it has always been the pride of the local authorities. For those who are curious to know more, here is all the information that may be useful for reaching the reserve and enjoying this spectacle of nature.
What is the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi
It is a nature reserve that was established a few years ago to protect a very large area rich from the point of view of the fauna and plant species but which risked becoming prey to human negligence.
Within this protected area, it is possible to admire some specimens of tree heather but also impressive ones oak forests, which include all the species found within the Sicilian territory. What, however, characterizes more than anything else the Fiumedinisi and Monte Scuderi oriented nature reserve it is certainly the presence of Walloons and lower areas, which make its landscape so recognisable. Inside the valleys, then, there are the stream: according to experts, these are real open-air geology laboratories, in which you can admire pebbles of different nature and age which give a precise glimpse not only of the history that characterizes the bowels of the earth but also of the physical nature that characterizes the Peloritani period.
What is the history of the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi
The history of the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi is relatively young as its establishment dates back to 1998. The project was strongly desired to reconvert an area which in past centuries was mainly dedicated to mining and which had therefore been impoverished for too long . Fortunately, with the support of the Sicily Region, the nature reserve was given life and then, over the years, it was arranged and organized until it reached the appearance it has today, with all the activities that can be carried out at its interior.
What to do in the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi
Inside the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi it is possible to dedicate yourself to all those activities that usually characterize a protected area. First, there are gods beautiful trekking routes which have been divided according to difficulty and which are clearly marked, so that anyone can choose which one to follow. The guided tours which are organized by the volunteers of the park authority, then allow you to discover all the secrets behind the creation of this karst area but also to admire the many plant and animal species that have found their natural habitat here. Finally, there they are organisers' activities think to be made by children e equipped areas which are suitable for a picnic. The more daring, then, will be able to carry out Climbing and other extreme sports.
What to see in Fiumedinisi
Those who wish to go to the village to visit the Fiumedinisi and Monte Scuderi Oriented Nature Reserve will also be able to take advantage of the opportunity to discover some monuments that are nearby and which will certainly be interesting such as, the Belvedere Castle.
How to get to Fiumedinisi
Those who wish to visit the nature reserve in Fiumedinisi and discover all the beauties found nearby will be able to reach the place by car quickly. For those coming from Messina or Catania, in fact, the road to follow is the A18 followed by the E45 while those coming from Palermo or Trapani will have to take the A20 first and then the E90. From Syracuse it is only necessary to follow the E45 while from Enna the right route involves traveling first on the A19 and then on the E932.
The village of Fiumedinisi does not have its own railway station for those who wish to reach the location on the train you will have to refer to that of Nizza di Sicilia and then continue with the local bus lines made available by the public company AST.
