The Gorge of Ponte Alto, near Trento in the far north of Italy, has been a tourist attraction since the 1800s. It is easy to see why: two tall waterfalls cascading noisily through a narrow ravine. The view is spectacular, but it is not entirely a natural phenomenon. An early feat of engineering, the gorge …
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One of the many astounding sights on Sicily is the Alcantara Gorge. This is a massive tree-lined chasm falling 65 metres to the river below, with water tumbling down the cliff side. The gorge is popular with tourists in search of walking, nature or geological interest as well as those who just want to goggle …
One of the many pleasures of visiting the Gargano National Park in Puglia, in the south of Italy, is the sheer abundance of its plants and wildlife. The unspoilt countryside and variety of habitats make this the ideal environment for all manner of flora and fauna. Even in the towns you will find an unusual …
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It was cool and shady, the path stretching invitingly into the distance. And birds calling out from every tree. I was in the Umbra Forest, part of the Gargano National Park, in Puglia in the far south of Italy. With miles of woodland tracks, the forest is the ideal place for hiking or cycling. The …
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Even in May, when the temperature was soaring, there was snow on the ground. Lots of it, piled high by the side of the path and clustered around the edge of slippery glaciers. But the sun was shining, and the volcano was puffing gently in the distance. This was Mount Etna, the largest volcano in …
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