モンフォルテサンジョルジョの天然記念物・トップ4

Monte Scuderi, the magical mountain, full of hidden treasures. It is said that to reveal (find) the immense treasure hidden at the top of the mountain (the "Trovatura," as these hidden treasures are called in Sicily), one must first catch three fish from the Sea of Ali. They must then be brought "still alive" and on a "handkerchief woven by a virgin" to the top of the mountain. There, they will be cooked, and from them will emerge a huge serpent that will coil three times around the seeker's body. However, the seeker must not be afraid, or he will end up in distant, desolate lands. Once this is done precisely and carefully, a crack will open in the mountain, and upon entering, he will find a hen with seven chicks made of solid gold. Now, I don't know if I've remembered this story correctly, but the fact remains that Monte Scuderi has always represented a magical mountain, full of mystery, for the citizens of the villages below. From its flat summit, a 360° view of the surrounding area is offered. And a cave, visitable where the treasure could actually be found

Be careful when putting your feet on the rocks because they are very slippery. I recommend, when the depth allows, to walk directly into the water. Especially if it is a hot summer day.

Unfortunately in this dry season the flow is very minimal. A little further down, however, there is a livelier spring

Stretch of the Bagheria stream with passages into the water. Different sections to overcome with a bit of adventurous spirit.

This is the final stretch of the Ponente seafront. It is the Tono bay, «'Ngònia» for the Milazzesi, who therefore still prefer to use the ancient Greek term ("corner") to indicate precisely this enchanting and wonderful corner of the city, where the beach, straight for kilometers, curves all of a sudden, bending with the rocky ridge and the cliffs in a wonderful breathtaking view, embellished by the blue and fishy sea of the Tono, already home to one of the largest tuna traps in Milazzo.

After a nice off-piste route and a not without difficulty trekking stretch between fords and small climbs, you will arrive at this wonder of nature. The photos don't make it but it's worth it.