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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Gole dell’Alcantara

Sicily, Italy

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 100 2026
Gole dell’Alcantara

Basalt walls of dark lava rise on both sides of a cold, clear river, and the gorge is narrow enough to wade across in places. Visitors see it from viewpoints on the botanical park's rim, then walk the rocky riverbed in water shoes or take a guided rafting or canyoning trip.

Highlights

  • Basalt walls of the gorge
  • Viewpoints above the river
  • Riverbed walk and the first waterfall

Good to know

  • Municipal stairs cost €2 per person
  • Private park ticket and elevator cost €30
  • Bring water shoes for the rocky riverbed

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