The Madonie
Established in 1989, covers an area of \u200b\u200babout 40,000 hectares comprising 15 countries within its terriotorio:
Caltavuturo , Castelbuono , Castellana Sicula , Cefalù, Collesano , Geraci Siculus, Gratteri , Isnello , Petralia, Petralia Sottana , Polizzi Generosa , Pollina, San Mauro Castelverde , Scillato , Sclafani Bagni.
Caltavuturo , Castelbuono , Castellana Sicula , Cefalù, Collesano , Geraci Siculus, Gratteri , Isnello , Petralia, Petralia Sottana , Polizzi Generosa , Pollina, San Mauro Castelverde , Scillato , Sclafani Bagni.
The peaks higher than the altitude of 1900 meters. To height second only to Etna, are of limestone mountain ranges interspersed with valleys where the special show karst geological phenomenon, generated by a thick underground water system. The Madonie constitute an important area of \u200b\u200brefuge in Sicily for several species of vertebrates, many now rare or even endangered, the crossroads of flora, typical of central and northern Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean as well as that endemica.Particolari suggestions are offered by the beautiful sunrises and sunsets observed from the tops of the mountains and shows worth seeing are those offered by natural vegetation, especially in renewing his fascination with the changing seasons. The territory of significant cultural values \u200b\u200bMadonie esprime including many artistic and monumental along with a peaceful and hospitable human environment is the foundation to supply a steady stream of visitors.