Places
Park·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Valle dell'Anapo, Siracusa
Sicily
The Fiume Ciane and Anapo near Siracusa harbour the only wild papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) colony in Europe — brought from Egypt in antiquity and naturalised. Boat trips or walks along the river pass through stands of papyrus 3–4 m high. The Siracusa papyrus museum explains how the ancient city produced papyrus scrolls from this exact colony.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+50 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Only wild papyrus in Europe
- Used by Siracusa scribes in antiquity
- Papyrus stands 3–4 m high on the river
With your dog
River path; dogs on leash.
