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Tower of Saint John

Tower of Saint John

Highlight • Historical Site

Tower of Saint John

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Location: Custonaci, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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2. Coastal Trail at Monte Cofano – Monte Cofano Nature Reserve loop from Cornino

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3. Monte Cofano Nature Reserve – Tower of Saint John loop from Cornino

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Mestisch

July 5, 2022

This tower dates back to the seventeenth century and was part of the dense system of coastal watchtowers of Sicily placed to defend against Saracen attacks. The structure overlooks the north side of the coast and once communicated, raising the alarm through fire, to the east with the tower of Macari. The latter, in turn, was connected to that of San Vito, where the Sanctuary is located today; The system of towers continued eastward with the tuna fishery of Secco, Uzzo, Scopello, Guidaloca and so on up to the Palermitan area. To the west, the Tower of San Giovanni communicated with that of the tuna fishery of Bonagia, and then moved on to San Cusumano, Trapani (Torre di Ligny and Colombaia), Nubia, Marausa and San Teodoro, thus continuing with the towers of Marsalese to continue throughout the coast of the island.
As of July 2022, access from the south side has been blocked. The reason was the danger of falling rocks and breaking a bank edge. Therefore, the ban is unlikely to be lifted in the foreseeable future.

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Targi

March 17, 2025

The detour up to the tower is not worth it as it is closed.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 15, 2024

The hike to the Torre di San Giovanni is a highlight for anyone who wants to enjoy nature and history in a dreamlike setting. You start on a narrow path along the coast, with the turquoise-blue expanse of the sea always in view. The path winds gently past steep rock faces and leads directly to this historic watchtower, which towers high above the bay.

The Torre di San Giovanni dates back to the 16th century and was built to ward off pirates. From afar you can see the robust, angular building, which rises almost monumentally from the landscape. The closer you get, the more impressive the sight becomes. The surroundings with their wild, original vegetation and the view of the open sea create a unique atmosphere. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view - the untouched coast stretches for miles and the vastness of the horizon conveys a feeling of freedom.

What makes this place special is the peace and quiet you find here. Despite its historical significance, the area is hardly crowded, so you can enjoy the place in peace and quiet. Tip: Take some time to admire the nature - you might be lucky enough to spot some native bird species nesting on the steep cliffs here.

The walk to the Torre is not too demanding, but sturdy shoes are recommended as the path is rocky in places. It can get quite hot, especially in summer, so don't forget plenty of water and sun protection!

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Tower of Saint John

1. Riserva del Monte Cofano, ring tour

2. Coastal Trail at Monte Cofano – Monte Cofano Nature Reserve loop from Cornino

3. Monte Cofano Nature Reserve – Tower of Saint John loop from Cornino

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