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Trekking to the Oxena waterfall
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cascata dell'Oxena - In the complex of the Iblei Mountains and a few kilometers from the town of Militello in the province of Catania, you can hike to the Oxena waterfalls. The Ossena stream has sufficient water flow for the whole year, thanks to its tributaries, but it is advisable to visit the waterfall in summer, when it is possible to cool off in the clear pool below. (continues below the video)
Between oleanders and woolly thistles, the path initially runs alongside the stream, at the cost of a few easy fords, and reaches a promontory, where it is necessary to go up again. Walking for a while in the meadow, you go down in a zigzag way downstream of the waterfall. The water slows down for a moment and deposits limestone fragments in the stony bed, often containing marine fossils. The Iblei mountains were an underwater volcanic complex and are composed of lava basalt and rich in fossil shells. The waterfall that jumps into a natural amphitheater offers an extraordinary, wild and accessible environment even with children. You can relax on the beach to the song of the rushing water.
Published on 10-7-2021
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