Biviere Lake
(1,278m above sea-level)
The lake is situated within the
Municipality of Cesarò and has a surface of about 18 hectares. It is
the most valuable high mountain wetland in Sicila from a naturalistic
point of view, but also for the particularity of its vegetal and animal
population. The very rich flora is influenced by the periodical
variations of the water level determining a horizontal zonation of the
vegetation, which can be divided into six strips, according the various
dominating species. Moreover, the presence of water in a mountain area
covered with beech woods represents a privileged reference point for
the life of several aquatic bird species, as well as for the stopover
of migratory birds. A natural phenomenon which is worth noting: in
summer, the water of the lake turns red because of the blooming of a
micro algae called Euglena sanguinea.
Besides the naturalistic interest, the lake combines panoramic values:
indeed, it is surrounded by impenetrable populations of hydrophilous
plants and dominated by imposing beeches, opening in the north to
wonderful settings.
Location: Cesarò (ME) Region: Sicily
