Alcantara Gorge
A few kilometers from the city of Motta Kamastra on the highway Strada Statale 185
Description:
The deep gorge of Alcantara and the river of the same name flowing in its valley is the most interesting natural monument in Sicily. The gorge itself for its natural architectural beauty is sometimes called baroque.
The gorge was formed due to the activity of the Mojo volcano, the side crater of Etna. More than 2 thousand years ago, it erupted so strongly that lava split the rock and poured into the gorge. Later, water rushed there, which polished the frozen lava and gave it a bizarre, folded shape.
You can admire the gorge from a special observation deck, to which tourists are raised by a special elevator. The cost of such a tour is 3 euros.