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The natural reserve of the Ciane river and the Saline of Syracuse
Distance from the Hotel Borgo Pantano: 1.8 km (2 minutes).
Among the naturalistic itineraries recommended by the Hotel Borgo Pantano the natural reserve of Ciane river and the Saline of Syracuse are certainly the closest destinations to our structure, therefore to be easily reached (the source of the Ciane river is 2 minutes from the Hotel Borgo Pantano). The excursion includes at least a 2 hour walk along paths surrounded by dense vegetation rich in scents and colors. The nature reserve of the Ciane river was created to protect the papyrus that grows along the course of the Ciane river. You can then take a beautiful walk or bike ride (within the reserve there is a cycle-pedestrian path of about 12 km), through the papyrus plants, from the source to the mouth of the Ciane river, where you can see the Saline of Syracuse (the mouth of the Ciane river with the Saline of Syracuse is 9 km from the Hotel Borgo Pantano). During the excursion it is possible to travel part of the Ciane river by canoe or boat with guide (for a fee).
History and nature a stone’s throw from the hotel
The name Ciane derives from the Greek cyanos, κυανός, which means “blue-green”, and recalls the particular color of the waters and papyrus of these areas. The Saline, located close to the city of Syracuse, include a marshy, flat environment, sometimes slightly lower than the sea level, ideal for salt extraction. The Saline were an economic resource of certain interest since the seventeenth century; they remained in business until the 1980s and were later abandoned due to the crisis in the sector. Currently, migratory birds come here twice a year to refresh themselves and stop. However, better management of the site, and extraordinary maintenance of the banks of the Ciane river, as well as the recovery of the Saline di Siracusa have been called for years. There are several projects in the pipeline that have so far not seen the realization. Regardless of this, we strongly advise you not to miss, during your holiday at our Hotel Borgo Pantano, the opportunity to see this beautiful natural oasis.
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