A short distance from the town, there is the beginning of the Lanza Valley, which gives an opportunity to dive into nature that, in places, is uncontaminated, walking along the stream, through wetlands, woods and enchanting quarries.
Several conservation groups have expressed renewed concern about the
impact that the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
will have on the environment and have requested greater communication
from the Organising Committee and Government.
The far-right League party in Sicily has proposed to introduce behavioural 'rules' to urge migrants to respect public spaces and local inhabitants. The suggestion has sparked outcry and complaints of racism.