Le Gole dell'Alcantara
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- Giorgia SRubiera, Italy140 contributionsMagnificence of natureThe place is wonderful, but there is confusion about the two entrances and what you can see so I will clarify: the most characteristic place, the one in all the photos, is accessible by a staircase of about 250 steps that you have to climb down on the way out and upwards on the way back. This staircase is accessible from the municipal entrance for a cost of €2/person. There are no time limits. You can even spend all day bathing on the stony banks of the river. Another thing is the botanical and geological park. Entrance costs €13/person just to access the routes around the characteristic place. Then there is the possibility of going down in the lift instead of taking the steps for €8/person. From here a series of possible activities develop such as river trekking, rafting, etc. Which have other dedicated costs. Honestly, I find both the lift and especially the entrance to the park too expensive. We took our steps, our walk in the cold waters of the river in the gorge (rock shoes highly recommended), and we returned to the car. You can park for free down the road on the bends after or before the entrance. Otherwise there is paid parking in front of the two entrances for a cost of €2 or €3.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 20, 2024
- nicoventuraCorato, Italy281 contributionsSpettacolo naturalistico unico!We visited the park by kart with the help of a guide who explained the history of this beautiful place and at the same time showed us some balconies from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The visit continued by going down (by elevator) to the river where the most daring have also bathed (the water temperature does not exceed 8 degrees). Experience to try.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 9, 2024
- IsaMilan, Italy310 contributionsEntertainmentNatural spectacle, priceless beauty. You breathe peace and quiet if it were not rightly for the many tourists. I walked so much in the cold water that regenerates you and it was very pleasant, I am honest but I could not get totally wet, too cold.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 27, 2024
- LeonidaMelilli, Italy14 contributionsBreathtakingVery lovely and beautiful place. Cold water, and breathtaking passage. Well equipped with kiosks and where to have lunch quietly, only the entrance prices a little too high but if you enter the municipal part with 2 euros you get out... if you love to take stairs and walk a lot especially with your feet in the water is the perfect pisto...Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 4, 2024
- Pasquale CSomma Vesuviana, Italy95 contributionsbeautiful gorges, dilapidated amenitiesthe gorges are beautiful and despite the very high temperature of the period I assure you that it is cold... We've basically been doing the basic ascent, you get to a waterfall and then only the agile can continue it is definitely worth doing a 2h hike with the Equipment and Guide price per lift 9 euros per person a bit too high inaccessible, dilapidated and smelly bathrooms; we changed outsideVisited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 4, 2024
- Giuseppe CincindellaRosyth, United Kingdom2,321 contributionsAmazingAbsolutely amazing place, black lava blocks forming huge walls. It's a steep staircase leading to this place. A cold water river flows between the rocks, nice to be in the water on a sunny and very hot day. There's a cheap entrance fee to pay. A must see place near Taormina.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 8, 2024
- Er DogoItaly88 contributionsRivers/GorgesYears ago I went as a family, this year I was able to appreciate differently what nature can offer us! You have to pay a nonsense to walk the 254 steps that direct you to the canyon that is down, or opt for the elevator that saves you the fatigue. The rest I think is a personal experience, for those who love to immerse themselves in nature can be a great day of pure relaxation!Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 28, 2024
- Jacqueline S39 contributionsThe gorge was superb but the walk was worthlessWe had taken the walk there. But not about that. In the garden of our stay there are more plants. It looked neglected with some chicken wire here and there so you don't go there. You could take the elevator to the gorge which was very nice. Luckily we still had the water shoes in the car because you need them. So gap was super but the walk was moderateVisited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 6, 2024
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nancy14 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Typical tourist trap, based on a beautiful site.
Read the other comment, you can access the river just further in the village for 1.5 euros.
We did the offical "trekking", 30 euros per personn, only in italian even if we said at payement that we speak "only" english german and french... The "guide" do his show in Italian, in an overcrowded site, even italian people of the group were angry of the price regarding what is done by the "guide" (low knowledge, doesn't wait the group to start, but very dedicated to take pictures that he sell 10 euros at the end....).
Also a shame about the sanitary rules, equipments and helmets goes from groups to groups without any action, a shame...
Read the other comment, you can access the river just further in the village for 1.5 euros.
We did the offical "trekking", 30 euros per personn, only in italian even if we said at payement that we speak "only" english german and french... The "guide" do his show in Italian, in an overcrowded site, even italian people of the group were angry of the price regarding what is done by the "guide" (low knowledge, doesn't wait the group to start, but very dedicated to take pictures that he sell 10 euros at the end....).
Also a shame about the sanitary rules, equipments and helmets goes from groups to groups without any action, a shame...
Written August 16, 2021
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Joelyn C
United Kingdom96 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely place to visit for a half day. Although we’d seen tips to walk up to the public entrance for a cheaper option we opted to park in the main car park (voluntary donation for parking) and pay the entrance fee of 13 euros each which included the elevator and access to the botanical gardens. We enjoyed a wander round the gardens which gave you lovely spots to look down into the gorges and took about an hour although we didn’t do the longer of the routes offered.
The gorge itself was spectacular and although bracing the water wasn’t as cold as expected. It is quite forceful in places, mainly pebbly underfoot with some slippy submerged rocks in places, Great fun to walk up the gorge and the rock formations are stunning. It wasn’t too busy whilst we were there and I doubt the experience would be different if the water was packed with people.
I’d definitely opt for a guided trip next time where full gear and helmets are provided because that looked brilliant to be able to go further up and then flow down with the water.
Top tip - flip flops are not a good idea in this water!! Saw several floating off downstream!! Shop sells proper water shoes.
2nd tip - when we visited the toilets at the site were accessible before you had to pay for entry, there is a snack bar in the bottom of the gorge itself and looked like toilets were available too
Last tip - either take valuables in a good waterproof bag for in a backpack or get a holiday lockbox to attach to the fences in the gorge
The gorge itself was spectacular and although bracing the water wasn’t as cold as expected. It is quite forceful in places, mainly pebbly underfoot with some slippy submerged rocks in places, Great fun to walk up the gorge and the rock formations are stunning. It wasn’t too busy whilst we were there and I doubt the experience would be different if the water was packed with people.
I’d definitely opt for a guided trip next time where full gear and helmets are provided because that looked brilliant to be able to go further up and then flow down with the water.
Top tip - flip flops are not a good idea in this water!! Saw several floating off downstream!! Shop sells proper water shoes.
2nd tip - when we visited the toilets at the site were accessible before you had to pay for entry, there is a snack bar in the bottom of the gorge itself and looked like toilets were available too
Last tip - either take valuables in a good waterproof bag for in a backpack or get a holiday lockbox to attach to the fences in the gorge
Written July 6, 2023
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Mindfully Nuts
London, UK561 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Take the steps if you are able to easily walk down a few flights if stairs. It took us about 5 minutes to get down and we paid 1.5 euro each to use the staircase. There is a lift you can use for 8 euro (not worth it unless you really need it for disability/pram).
The river is cold and feet go a little numb but it’s easy to walk it and water was mostly below knee level when we visited.
You can then rest on the ‘beach’ and either sunbathe or chill on in the shade.
Lovely experience immersed in nature! Easily accessible for most.
The river is cold and feet go a little numb but it’s easy to walk it and water was mostly below knee level when we visited.
You can then rest on the ‘beach’ and either sunbathe or chill on in the shade.
Lovely experience immersed in nature! Easily accessible for most.
Written September 5, 2020
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Jul 2023 • Couples
SPECTACULAR and I said it all.
The Alcantara gorges give life to a unique place and I don't get excited for a little; I recommend the walking ticket to be able to admire the landscape of the gorges even from above and all along a route full of plants described and curiosities about the gorges in the various panoramic points. After the route you can go down to the beach of the gorges and from there explore far and wide, you will refresh yourself a lot 😂 but it feels great even with so many people because there is also space to relax further along the river.
In my opinion, not to be missed is the museum at the entrance to the route, really well done, full of descriptions and curiosities about the botanical, geological and faunal aspect of the gorges.
The Alcantara gorges give life to a unique place and I don't get excited for a little; I recommend the walking ticket to be able to admire the landscape of the gorges even from above and all along a route full of plants described and curiosities about the gorges in the various panoramic points. After the route you can go down to the beach of the gorges and from there explore far and wide, you will refresh yourself a lot 😂 but it feels great even with so many people because there is also space to relax further along the river.
In my opinion, not to be missed is the museum at the entrance to the route, really well done, full of descriptions and curiosities about the botanical, geological and faunal aspect of the gorges.
Written August 26, 2023
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Corinne H
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Aug 2022 • Family
We visited the Gole dell Alcantara by taking part in River Canyoning with Sicily Green Adventures. It was fantastic! You get given wet suits and all the necessary protection gear and then get taken quite far inside the Gole. Much better than the crowded area at the beginning. We did the 9am trip which meant we had the place to ourselves but when we finished 2 hours later, it was packed. The experience was a bit scary in places but Francesco and Roberto looked after everyone and made the day great. Our kids 10 and 13 year olds loved it.
Written August 12, 2022
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Davide V
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Check the weather very well before leaving! The chosen activity must be paid for at the box office, but if the weather worsens and does not allow, the whole thing is canceled. The problem is that you will know this before the time of the activity itself and therefore you may have to wait in vain and go home without having done anything fancy. They refund only the cost of the activity, not all the ticket, the rest is the cost of the tour in the garden that you could not do because of bad weather (the moral of the story, in two we left 26 € given to glory...). Super crowded place, looks like a supermarket with a river passing by.
Go very early in the morning and cross your fingers that not the slightest drop of rain falls.
Not recommended for those who love to do something adventurous...
Go very early in the morning and cross your fingers that not the slightest drop of rain falls.
Not recommended for those who love to do something adventurous...
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Written August 19, 2024
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Gianluca S
Moncalieri, Italy297 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Suggestive place to visit once in a lifetime.. I recommend a long route so you can see the history of the place and then admire the views of the gorges.. and then arrive immersed in the frozen river.. I recommend bringing a towel and comfortable shoes.
Written August 30, 2023
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Paola C
Rome, Italy10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Visited this place with my husband and 5 year old son. The gorges are absolutely worth visiting for the spectacle that nature offers.
The rest is terrible: very dirty toilets, the disorganized refreshment area: to get meals at the self-service there is a very long line, stopping in front of the bar counter where in the meantime there are people having coffee and whom you have to avoid.
Parking is free and the staff are very friendly.
The part of the spray park is fun for children but with few stations (gazebos and deckchairs) and if they are all occupied there is no area where you can put your things (towel and bags).
I expected much more!
The rest is terrible: very dirty toilets, the disorganized refreshment area: to get meals at the self-service there is a very long line, stopping in front of the bar counter where in the meantime there are people having coffee and whom you have to avoid.
Parking is free and the staff are very friendly.
The part of the spray park is fun for children but with few stations (gazebos and deckchairs) and if they are all occupied there is no area where you can put your things (towel and bags).
I expected much more!
Written August 16, 2023
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giule2010
Villa San Giovanni, Italy183 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Certainly very suggestive as an experience. It's nice to walk inside the gorges and the service inside the park is discreet. The spray park was disappointing even if the children had fun overall. Personally I was expecting a more relaxing and quiet nature trail but instead the beach was literally invaded by tourists to the point of being difficult to find a place to sit. To improve the offer they should limit the entrances because this way it seems like being on any beach and not inside a natural park. To be repeated perhaps in a non-high season period. Rating 6.
Written September 9, 2023
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Michele T
Matera, Italy198 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Spectacular experience.
Unique experience of its kind, walk in fresh and clear waters at around 600 meters above sea level. The route is suggestive and challenging in some places.
Exciting for everyone, adults and children.
Experience not to be missed.
Unique experience of its kind, walk in fresh and clear waters at around 600 meters above sea level. The route is suggestive and challenging in some places.
Exciting for everyone, adults and children.
Experience not to be missed.
Written August 5, 2023
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Certo, lungo la scalinata ci sono però le conviene partire attrezzata, non conosco i prezzi ma probabilmente si approfotteranno della situazione
Written August 31, 2024
Footprints370180
Catania, Italy
se entro dall'ingresso comunale e mi porto degli stivali da casa, posso comunque entrare nel fiume e visitare le gole oppure bisogna obbligatoriamente farlo pagando il parco geologico più avanti? grazie
Written August 31, 2022
Ingresso pubblico Gole Alcantara --> Coordinate (Latitudine: 37.87910870761553, Longitudine: 15.175251387723023).
Inoltre seguendo le indicazioni di google, se sale a 100mt dopo il curvone o se viene dall'altra parte quindi scende prima del curvone trova una traversa con strada in terra battuta può anche parcheggiare li gratuitamente. Saluti.
Written September 3, 2020
Volevo andare alle gole il 31 luglio e pernottare una notte per poi ripartire il 1° di agosto. Siamo 6 adulti e vorremmo optare per un appartamento.
Grazie mille per i suggerimenti 😃
Written July 21, 2020
Volevo visitare le gole dell Alcantara ai primi di ottobre. Come
stagione è consigliabile? Ho capito che posso entrare con un biglietto ingresso comunale ma quando scendo c è un percorso da fare a piedi nell acqua? Oppure ci sono dei percorsi a piedi anche dall alto?
Consigliate di andare al mattino o al pomeriggio?
Lo stesso giorno visiteremmo l etna.
Quali consigli potreste darmi?
Grazie
Written June 13, 2020
Volevo sapere se la parte a destra della scalinata(la gola) è ancora vietata e transennata come l anno scorso o si può accedere?
Written August 2, 2019
Durante la mia visita si poteva accedere anche nella parte destra della scalinata.
Written August 3, 2019
Wij waren hier eind oktober . Konden geen rafting meer doen , off season , kwamen dus voor niks .. heb dit nergens kunnen lezen ..., in ieder geval niet op hun eigen site die zo lijkt alleen in het Italiaans is
Written October 26, 2018
De cuanto tiempo debo disponer para hacer la visita? Es para saber si lo puedo encajar en la ruta. La idea es hacerlo utilizando el ascensor...
Written September 12, 2018
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