The river of Alcantara isn’t famous for its length (the length of the river inside the premises of the park, 1900 acres, is about 50 Km) but for its extraordinary scenery, thanks to the various processes of transformation this area has undergone due to geological and geothermal factors that have done such a beautiful job in only a few parts of the world, and this is one of them.
The Alcantara river narrates various stories along its banks, like the history of the island, about the ancient inhabitants and civilizations that were born here near its life-giving waters. And it goes on till the mouth of the river near the Giardini Naxos area, which is filled with surprises, emotions and memories.
The most spectacular part of the park is the gorge of Alcantara and its natural basalt rock sculptures that are unique (the most famous ones are of Motta Camastra) and definitely worth a visit.
Near the mouth of the river, in the Naxos gsrdens, you may want to visit the archaeological park with its remains and artefacts that go back to the 8th century B.C.