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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 37.116355, 14.939955 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : What you can photograph: megalithic archeology and necropolis from the Neolithic era, Byzantine churches and cave dwellings, unspoiled natural environments ... aquatic, riparian (walls), the valley, the plains, caves. The area is populated by mammals (foxes, rabbits, weasels, martens, porcupines), birds (peregrine falcon, buzzard, Bonelli's eagle, red kite, long-tailed tit, dipper), reptiles (among which the leopard snake and tortoises ) and amphibians (it includes the rare discoglosso painting) and a variety of insects, including black dragonfly. In the caves they are hosted numerous species of bats. The reserve insists on a length of about 13km downstream, extended about 80 hectares, crossed by the river Anapo and Calcinara stream is crossed by the site of a disused railway in the 50's. Is accessed by either of the two gates respectively on top (side Ferla) and in the valley (side Sortino) given its size can not be visited in a single day, it has seven paths ideal from two directions both upstream and downstream from Anapo river.Recommended equipment : Hypothesis 1, light: a bridge with a good goal, gorilla tripod. Hypothesis 2, it is hard: APS-C with two zoom, ultrawide and paintings, a 35mm f / 1.8, a gorilla tripod. Hypothesis 3, without fear: FF with a ultrawide / normal zoom, any 50mm f / 1.5, bright telephoto lens, solid tripod and a drone equipped with GoPro Hero 5 Black to resume the archaeological sites from ...Best months : summer spring Autumn WinterHow to get there : The inputs of the Reserve are reached or highway to Syracuse Floridia output or from the city of Syracuse, via SS114-124 towards Floridia and from there proceed to the entrance Fusco Sortino (SP 28), or continuing (SP 30) until all 'entrance Bridge Dam-Cassaro Ferla. The recommended archaeological access side Ferla, Sella Filiporto (is 9 km from the town) because the more scenic and less difficult, virtually allows you to visit all the archaeological area descending and climbing the steep trails that run, until you reach the valley dell'Anapo at various points; the second access, the naturalistic side of Sortino, is more wild but it is also the one that offers more possibilities for shelter and and takes you to the lakes of the area in less than an hour's walk, the road passes through three tunnels and a long stretch along the river Anapo, rich in vegetation, can be accessed either from the gate Fusco (from Floridia road towards Sortino, after about 12 km. turn left at the junction with the yellow sign Anapo Valley, after about 700 meters turn left - red street with wooden bar). the third access, natural, side Ferla - Cassaro (Bridge Dam) allows you to reach the central area of ??the faster than access side Sortino Anapo valley but the initial part of the route is less impressive and the lakes area requires at least three hours of trail.Visits : Open daily with free admission, from 7.30 to 19.00 In case of heavy rain, the reserve remains closed for 2:00 to 3:00 the next day. Access to the valley is only pedestrian, it is forbidden to bikes (must be requested in advance to the Office of the Regional Forestry Company Syracuse authorization). The itinerary without technical difficulty, however, for long stretches there is no way to hide from the sun. In summer, the weather can see a temperature well above 30 ° C, which is why you need to take stock of water with them as a result, cap and wear comfortable, lightweight hiking shoes, however, he closed shoes. The forestry company has arranged a shuttle serviceNotes : More details: http://www.siracusa-sicilia.it/pantalica.htm - http://sicilyweb.com/pantalica/ - http://digilander.libero.it/pantalica/Anapo/riserva.htm - http: //pantalicaaltavalleanapo.blogspot.it/2008/07/la-riserva-naturale-orientata-pantalica.html | | Nearby:   Palazzolo Acreide 7 km
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