サンビアージョプラターニのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

This itinerary of about 23.4 km connects the hilltop village of Sant’Angelo Muxaro to the Cattolica Eraclea plain, in a hiking trip full of contrasts and suggestions. It is a long and immersive route, designed for expert walkers who want to cross the most authentic Sicily, far from the tourist routes. Starting from Sant’Angelo Muxaro, the path winds through rural paths, wooded stretches, natural canyons and vast cultivated plains. The landscape changes several times: from rocky reliefs to gentle slopes and finally to open plains, breathing in the history and culture of peasant civilization. The arrival in Cattolica Eraclea, a village overlooking the countryside and near the sea, concludes a physical and sensorial experience that gives satisfaction and connection with the territory. Route difficulty: Difficult – Requires physical resistance, orientation and adequate equipment. Travel tips: • Suitable for expert hikers. • Plan intermediate stops or a local guide. • Ideal in spring or autumn to avoid intense heat.

The route was done with gym equipment… But we recommend at least trekking shoes as a basic item of clothing for greater grip on the steepest sections… Not particularly challenging…

the Statue of Santa Rosalia and cross is next to the car park positioned high on the hill overlooking the vast beautiful countryside below towards Castronovo di Sicilia and Lake Fanaco From here it’s a lovely walk downhill to The Hermitage of Santa Rosalia best visited when fewer tourists attending, especially if your intent is paying a visit into the grotto where you have to prostrate yourself a bit to access the sleeping saint --- the Statue of Santa Rosalia and cross is next to the car park positioned high on the hill overlooking the vast beautiful countryside below towards Castronovo di Sicilia and Lake Fanaco From here it’s a lovely walk downhill to The Hermitage of Santa Rosalia, best visited when fewer tourists are attending, especially if your intent is paying a visit into the grotto where you have to prostrate yourself a bit to access the sleeping saint

It was not open when we were there end of September

The Hermitage of Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina, located on the slopes of Mount Quisquina in Santo Stefano Quisquina in Sicily, is near the cave where Santa Rosalia spent much of her life.

The Hermitage of Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina, located on the slopes of Mount Quisquina in Santo Stefano Quisquina in Sicily, is near the cave where Santa Rosalia spent much of her life.

At this point, at the beginning of the climb towards Pizzo della Rondina, you can enjoy a beautiful view of what will be the destination of the day.

Lake Fanaco is a beautiful artificial basin in Sicily, created in 1953. It is home to flora, fauna and serves for drinking water. The road along the lake is very quiet.