Comprised of fifteen municipalities and 400 square kilometres in size, Madonie is an ideal place to go walking, and from its higher reaches one can see some of the most spectacular views Sicily has to offer.

The Madonie mountain range’s highest peak is Pizzo Carbonara, which at 1979 metres is the highest point in Sicily apart from Mount Etna itself. Like Nebrodi, Madonie is an ideal location for hiking, mountain biking or horse-riding, and contains an adventure playground for the children, as well as playing host to the yearly Ypsigrock music festival in the summer, which has been a popular event for nearly twenty years. As well as the most southerly beech forests in Europe, Madonie is home to the majestic Bonelli’s Eagle. And if all this has tired you out, why not relax on the Piano Zucchi, the plain from which the mountains can be accessed and a sublime spot for a picnic, even featuring barbecues for public usage.

For those looking to make the most of their trip to Sicily, whether that’s a tourist favourite like the Gorges or somewhere a little off the beaten track like the mountain parks, Alcantara, Nebrodi and Madonie national parks provide unparalleled opportunities to explore, have adventures, or simply to marvel at the wonders of nature and the rich historic and cultural heritage that the island has to offer.