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Zingaro Nature Reserve

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Zingaro Nature Reserve

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Please check local regulations for: Riserva naturale orientata dello Zingaro

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Location: San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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2. Cala dell'Uzzo Beach – Uzzo Cave loop from Castelluzzo

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3. Uzzo Cave – Cala dell'Uzzo Beach loop from Macari

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Beyond the Horizon

October 15, 2024

The Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro is a real treasure for hikers who want to embark on a journey of discovery along the Sicilian coast. The approximately 7-kilometer-long path winds through untouched nature, past breathtaking limestone formations and hidden bays with crystal-clear water. The variety of landscapes is impressive - from the dense vegetation with dwarf palms to the rocky cliffs that drop dramatically into the turquoise sea.

If you decide to take the path, be aware that there are no comfortable coastal roads that lead you through the reserve. This is what makes the Zingaro so charming - the wilderness remains untouched here. It is worth starting early, especially in midsummer, as the sun can be merciless in the midday hours. Sturdy shoes and plenty of water are essential in your backpack.

It is also interesting that this nature reserve emerged from a fight against the construction of a coastal road. Thanks to the commitment of the population, the Zingaro was designated as the first nature reserve in Sicily in 1981. It is a symbol of resistance and love of nature that is still protected and cared for today.

Although a fire destroyed large parts of the reserve in 2012, nature is slowly recovering. Particularly impressive is Monte Speziale, the highest elevation of the Zingaro, from which you can see as far as San Vito Lo Capo in good weather.

The path along the coast is not a strenuous mountain tour, but an impressive hike through a piece of nature that is unparalleled in its pristine state.

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October 23, 2023

Welcome to Sicily's first Nature Reserve, a path full of wonders. A Nature Reserve that begins with fascination, because the pleasure of adventure is already linked to the sound of its name: the Gypsy. An ups and downs of coast, between the green of the vegetation and the blue-white transparencies of the coves. Seven kilometers of uncontaminated nature from San Vito Lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo. The Zingaro Oriented Nature Reserve is one of the very few in Sicily not to have a coastal road, although one had been planned.

The impetuosity of its beauty and the will of those who fought to keep it intact and wild, allowed the suspension of the works and the revocation of the financing. The Gypsy is therefore also a work of love of his people. It is the work of love of all of us, that by visiting it we respect its laws.

Whether you decide to travel it starting from San Vito Lo Capo or Castellammare del Golfo, know that the breathtaking landscape of the Reserve will accompany you throughout the entire journey. And if you can't plan the entire excursion (about 4 hours in total), it doesn't matter, because extraordinary views are at every step.

An area of 1650 hectares of limestone land, along a coastal strip made up of a rocky coast, interspersed with numerous coves.

source: risonaturalezingaro.com

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Location: San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

Zingaro Nature Reserve

1. Cala dell'Uzzo Beach – Uzzo Cave loop from Macari

2. Cala dell'Uzzo Beach – Uzzo Cave loop from Castelluzzo

3. Uzzo Cave – Cala dell'Uzzo Beach loop from Macari

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