Top 5 Lakes around Floresta

For stunning views, consider Lago Cartolari, an artificial lake beautifully integrated with its green surroundings. Lago Gurrida offers an oasis of peace with wonderful views of the Nebrodi Mountains. The Portella dei Fossi Ponds are particularly suggestive during sunset, night, and dawn.

Yes, several spots are suitable for families. The Carlotta Cartolari Liperni House offers tables and a picnic area with grilling stations, providing beautiful views of Lake Cartolari. Lago Cartolari itself is considered family-friendly, as are the Portella dei Fossi Ponds and Lago Gurrida.

The region around Floresta, situated within the Nebrodi Mountains, offers diverse natural landscapes. You'll find a mix of natural and artificial lakes, surrounded by greenery and pastureland. For instance, Lake Trearie is set amidst pastureland, and Lago Gurrida is the only wetland of the Etna Park, providing a unique ecological environment.

The area offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can find numerous MTB trails, such as the challenging 'From the Forest along the Nebrodi Ridge and its lakes' or the moderate 'Gate to the Picnic Area – Lago Cartolari loop from Floresta'. For running, consider the 'Lago Cartolari and Lago Trearie – loop tour in the Nebrodi'. Cycling routes are also available, like the 'Case Pirao Refuge – Rifugio Santa Maria loop from Randazzo'. You can explore more routes on the respective guide pages: MTB Trails around Floresta, Running Trails around Floresta, and Cycling around Floresta.

Lake Trearie is interesting all year, but if you visit around January, you might be lucky enough to find it completely frozen. The tour around it leads through pastureland, so remember to close any gates you open. Be aware that the road from Floresta into the park (Dorsale dei Nebrodi) is very bumpy, and a high-clearance vehicle, preferably an off-road vehicle, is recommended.

While the lakes offer beauty year-round, visiting in January might allow you to see Lake Trearie completely frozen, which is a unique experience. The Portella dei Fossi Ponds are particularly striking at sunset, night, and dawn. However, be cautious during rainy periods as some paths, like the one to Portella dei Fossi Ponds, can become clayey and difficult to traverse.

Yes, both Lago Cartolari and the Portella dei Fossi Ponds are designated as natural monuments. Lago Gurrida is also notable as the only wetland of the Etna Park.

Visitors appreciate the diverse natural beauty, from the serene settings of lakes surrounded by greenery to the unique experience of seeing a frozen lake in winter. The opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, running, and cycling, combined with scenic views and picnic spots, are highly valued. The komoot community has shared over 15 photos and given 13 upvotes, highlighting the appeal of these locations.

Yes, the Carlotta Cartolari Liperni House, a hut offering beautiful views of Lake Cartolari, provides tables and a picnic area with grilling stations for visitors to use.

Access to some areas, like Lake Trearie via the Dorsale dei Nebrodi road, can be challenging due to bumpy terrain, requiring a high-clearance vehicle. For the Portella dei Fossi Ponds, the path from the valley below is clayey and has coarse gravel, making it difficult to traverse during or after rain. Lago Gurrida has an entrance from the Gurrida company.

Yes, Lago Gurrida is particularly significant as it represents the only wetland of the Etna Park, making it an important ecological site and an oasis of peace. You can find more information about it on its Wikipedia page: Lago Gurrida Wikipedia.