Enna · Mining park
Parco Floristella
A Regional Mining Park and open-air museum of Sicilian sulphur-mining heritage, with the magnificent Palazzo Pennisi and the pearly-white waters of the Rio Floristella.
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📍 Natural phenomenon
Maccalube di Floristella
Enna
A 'cold volcanism' phenomenon caused by the rise of water and gas from deep strata; the name comes from Arabic and means 'overturning'.
In the area of the park of the same name, the maccalube are the surface expression of a phenomenon of 'cold volcanism' caused by the rising of water and gases (methane and others) from the deep strata. Their name comes from Arabic and means 'overturning, upheaval'.
Getting there
They are located within the park area. It can be reached by bicycle and by car/motorbike. Address: SP 4, C.da Floristella, Enna.
Access & visits
A guide is required. Required equipment: comfortable clothing suited to the season, backpack, trekking shoes, 1.5 l water bottle. Recommended equipment: rain poncho, binoculars, camera, trekking poles.
Where it is
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