riserva naturale orientata monte cofano

Our walk around this park was marked by a beautiful blue sea on one side and an ashen desolate landscape on the other. The water view really defied description and from above the shore line was a mix of blue and green hues only to be found in nature. Fire had burn off much of the vegetation and this desert-like vista was in stark contrast to the rolling waves of the Mediterranean. The trail itself could be challenging. While not particularly steep, there were a few stretches of loose rock which made descending a little tricky. Likewise, in parts the path consisted of half-buried rocks and boulders that demanded your attention while walking and high-stepping to negotiate. However, when we finished the hike at the eastern end of the park, a refreshing swim in the gentle sea awaited us.

Maybe a perfect weather, maybe the september sun, maybe the crowd faded away with the last days of august ... Maybe the amazing pics I took ... Maybe is one of the few corners of paradise you cannot miss to visit in Sicily.

The last walk of our trip was around Monte cofano in Sicily. Images led us to believe we were in for a gem, though on arrival it was a bit like walking on the moon. All the vegetation had been burned back around the whole mountain and an acrid smell of burning wafted on the breeze. Once over the ridge, where views of the 2 bays on either side were still amazing, we traipsed down to the sea. Even along the north and west perimeter the fire had left it's mark, only narrowly missing odd bits of vegetation. Such a shame that a beautiful area could be damaged like this.

It s important to visit this place in april- may, when the majority of flowers bloom. It s a whole day trip, worth to see...

fabulous cliff walk around mountain, if you are fit enough, you can even climb to the top! nice, wild nature walk with amazing sea view.

great choice to spend time when u dont want just to sit on the beach - walking and nice beach , not too much people

Walking those trails and swimming in that crystal blue water was awesome.Would recommend avoiding too hot hours (13 - 16 pm) however.

I have to say we were surprised by this reservation. Many people talk about the close and famous Zingaro reserve, so this one is not crowded at all. You can enjoy it in peace. And the walks/hikes are great - the path along cost is fabulous! Nice views, caves and archaeological sites along + defensive towers and small chappel. Always something to see and something to admire. The path into the hill is very tough in summer day, but might be beautiful in spring or autumn. Italy is famous for quite expensive entrance fess, but Monte Cofano reserve is special - no fees at all and that includes entrance to one of the towers with very good guide by friendly local. He even let u go to the roof and enjoy great view. After that we received nice picture book in English, also for free. Amazing!

There are several trails - the one I took, around the sea was an easy walk. Each curve revealed gorgeous views. The weather in April was perfect: cool, sunny and breezy. Sunscreen is a must. In summer carrying water would be critical. There is no fee.

and get a smile from the farmer that grows the olives there and maybe even touch that donkey that you heard from far away someday ...it's Italy not New York ..

Un itinerario fantastico immersi nella macchia mediterranea, un posto frequentato molto meno di tanti altri ma che merita sicuramente di essere visitato.Acqua cristallina, come del resto in tutta questa fantastica costa.

Peccato tutto bruciato per l'incuria dei turisti che vengono limitati e non entrano che a piedi ma un accendino lo trovano sempre. La strada è sbarrata da una trave posta per limitare l'accesso delle macchine che disturbano uno o due residenti... La riserva ad agosto era un mare di carbone. Speriamo che con la primavera incombente la natura risorga ma per la palma nana ci vuole molto più tempo.

Lontano dalla troppo affollata San Vito Lo Capo, solo per gli amanti del mare, della tranquillità e della Natura.

di più: passeggiata, vegetazione, panorama. le due torri. MOLTO, MOLTO DI MENO: l'olezzo delle deiezioni scaricate dai camperisti all'inizio del percorso che se ne fregano del divieto di campeggio imposto (e non fatto rispettare) dal Sindaco di Custonaci

Solo per veri amanti del mare, ci sono stato tante volte è ci tornerò quando possibile. Posto difficile per chi ama le comodità pochi posti dove prendere il bagno, anche per questo è difficile trovare gente, chi vuole il mare è la tranquillità, senza schiamazzi, senza voci, ombrelloni e lettini, troverà quello che cerca. Occhio agli scogli, tagliano come rasoi, ......ma che mare......