Alcantara Gorge
A basalt canyon carved by the river through an ancient lava flow, its walls made of prismatic columns. The water is icy even in summer; you can walk in the river with suitable shoes.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Linguaglossa station, 5 km away. Alternatively: Cerro station, 5.8 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), about 46 km away.
- Parking. There are 3 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Gole dell'Alcantara) is 400 m away, paid.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 97 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 9 to 15 °C | 15° 9° | 52 |
| Feb | from 9 to 15 °C | 15° 9° | 48 |
| Mar | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 52 |
| Apr | from 12 to 18 °C | 18° 12° | 24 |
| May | from 16 to 22 °C | 22° 16° | 28 |
| Jun | from 21 to 26 °C | 26° 21° | 16 |
| Jul | from 24 to 30 °C | 30° 24° | 9 |
| Aug | from 24 to 31 °C | 31° 24° | 23 |
| Sep | from 21 to 28 °C | 28° 21° | 49 |
| Oct | from 18 to 24 °C | 24° 18° | 78 |
| Nov | from 14 to 20 °C | 20° 14° | 97 |
| Dec | from 11 to 17 °C | 17° 11° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 176 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.