Tour description: The tour includes a small didactic introduction at the Museum #MeTe with the viewing of films and
photographic materials relating to the Reserve. Then start the real and proper hike,
which provides the following guided tour: visit to the lookout point, walk
along the path Galia until you reach the WWF oasis where you can see
breathtaking scenery and special fauna and flora. Inside the reserve there will
be a small buffet including seasonal fruit. You can then follow-up in the
wild long beach about 7 km.
When: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday morning at 08:30, upon
reservation
Duration: 4
hours,
Description of the Reserve:
Torre Salsa Natural Reserve is
located entirely in the territory of Siculiana in the province of Agrigento in the south Sicily.
Established in 2000, the reserve is managed by the WWF and has an area of
761.62 hectares. The Funcitelle long beach, over seven linear Km, has now
become meta of numerous fans and nature lovers: a unique place with views and
magnificent landscapes. The area has many paths to the Galia path that leads
directly to the Oasis of the WWF, the swamp area, or a particular wetland area
that is home of many species of wildlife. In this little paradise you can find
about thirty species of birds which nest in the area, among them are: the Reed
Warbler, Nightingale and the Cetti's Warbler. And also found nesting raptors
like the peregrine falcon, the buzzard, the kestrel, the owl and the barn owl.
In the highest areas along the hills and headlands you can watch the famous
Lonely Sparrow. Among the floral and aroboree types are typical elements of the
Mediterranean maquis as euphorbia arborescent, the mastic tree, the holy thorn,
the sumac, Suaeda, the dwarf palm, rosemary, hollyhock of Agrigento, a rare
endemic species of southern Sicily; wild olive, Sicilian tea, wild thyme and
other special varieties such as juniper and numerous varieties typical of the
dune flora. The Reserve takes its name from the ancient Saracen watch tower
designed in 1500 by Camillo Camillians and called Torre sauce or marinade.
Another element of the archaeological reserve is the area of the mire with
the eponymous tower, still little studied today. Along the way you can also see
a magnificent "Calcara", typical rural structure that was used to
produce the lime plaster and numerous stone quarries. Coming in Torre Salsa you
can discover unspoiled nature outside the bustle of the city.
Contact
Email infoculturaltrekking@gmail.com
Tel, (+39) 3285490916
Contact
Email infoculturaltrekking@gmail.com
Tel, (+39) 3285490916
