“Sorgente Fontana Lupo” (Lupo Fountain Spring)

description

Nestled within the picturesque Conca d’Oro in Monreale is the hidden gem, “Sorgente Fontana Lupo” (Lupo Fountain Spring). This tranquil spot offers a stunning, untouched natural landscape, complete with a rare aquatic plant, Carex panormitana. A short walk from here leads to the source of the Oreto River, where the urban surroundings are left behind, emphasizing the potential for the river’s future and, in turn, the city’s. The site features cascading waterfalls, an imposing gorge, and abundant riverside vegetation, making it a serene and unexpected escape in close proximity to the city.

Location

Fontana Lupo-Rigolizia

Activities

Plogging
Volunteering
Educational Activities
Water activities
Outdoor activities (ex: hiking)
Recreational and leisure activities (picnic, river’s beach, barbecue area, etc)
Nature observation (ex: bird watching)

Accessibility

Wheelchairs
Reduced mobility
Parking
Visual disabilities
Hearing disabilities
Children
WCs

Stakeholders & River

Stakeholder

Terradamare

Stakeholder

Ecomuseo Mare Memoria Viva

River

Oreto River