Fiume Ciane and the Saline di Siracusa

April 29, 2018 
An invitation to admire the scenic beauty along the river, located within the regional nature reserve that encompasses the course of the Fiume Ciane and the wetlands of the Saline. Immersed in the blue-green waters, the characteristic color of this area, we will encounter what makes it famous: the “papiro” (papyrus), which grows wild along the banks. The presence of papyrus here dates back to the 3rd century B.C., when some plants arrived from Egypt. The papyrus of the Ciane is included in the Council of Europe’s list of biotopes of great interest, deserving of the highest level of protection. We won't say any more, but we invite you to discover it—or return to it—along a delightful path through green fields, small bridges, and enormous willow trees that will provide us with shade, with glimpses of the sea at the end.

Fee: € 10,00 - Includes guide service, organization, and RCT insurance.
The fee does not include: packed lunch and fuel costs for travel.
Meeting point: Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 09:30 AM, SS 115 towards Cassibile/Siracusa, on the right side of the square (there is a butcher shop in this square), before the bridge over the Fiume Ciane.
End of excursion: 5:00 PM at the same location.
Travel: own car.
Route: 5 hours of walking including the packed lunch break – Marked trail.
Difficulty: easy.
Lunch: packed.
Equipment: required: trekking clothing, small backpack, k-way (rain jacket), hiking boots, waterproof jacket, hat, 1.5 liters of water.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta – 333/4987946 – [email protected]