7. Nature: Mountains, Parks, oriented Reserves, marine protected Areas

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Very few are the lands all over the world which can offer tourists such wonderful and breathtaking views. The Madonie Park, with its 4 most beautiful small towns in Italy, twenty oriented Reserves, the four strict nature Reserves where commercial activities are not permitted except for scientific research, the two marine Areas, one of them, the Isle of Ustica, institutionally the first in Italy. They represent a heritage of great interest both for the variety of flora and fauna. It is the case that, from one place you can gaze the mountains, the sea as well as the islands on the horizon. About 173.000 acres of parks and reserves are good paths for walking or more challenging areas for trekking, to practice horseback riding tourism or simply to enjoy the wonderful landscapes. Indeed our territory, perfect tourist destination all year round, answers the needs of lovers of snow: in the heart of Madonie, Piano Battaglia is an important ski and tourist resort in our area.