Gurrida Lake
| Gurrida Lake | |
|---|---|
  Gurrida Lake | |
| Location | Province of Catania, Sicily |
| Coordinates | 37°51′N 14°54′E / 37.850°N 14.900°E |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
Gurrida Lake is a lake in the Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy.[1]
The lake stands near Randazzo in the north-west side of the Etna in the Province of Catania.
It was created when an eruption of Etna in 1536 blocked part of the course of the Flascio river.[2][3]
During summer time it is often dry. This is not only due to the lower flow from the river but also due to the lake bed permeability.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Gurrida Lake - Sicily". www.enjoysicilia.it. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "The Gurrida Lake". www.outdooractive.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ Musumeci, Grazia (2020-08-17). "The magic of Lake Gurrida". Go-Etna. Retrieved 2025-08-05.