Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Argimusco (the Sicilian Stonehenge), Montalbano Elicona
Sicily
At about 1,200 m near Montalbano Elicona, wind and rain have carved the outcrops of the Argimusco into forms people have read as a mammoth, an eagle, a great "orant" figure — hence the nickname. Whatever their origin, a short loop among them gives a strange skyline and a view over Etna and the Aeolian sea.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at the Argimusco entrance on the road from Montalbano Elicona toward the SP.
Water
None on the plateau — carry water.
Highlights
- Wind-carved megalithic-looking rocks
- Open plateau between three mountain ranges
- Etna and the Aeolian Islands on the horizon
With your dog
Off-leash tolerated on the open plateau away from grazing.
