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A very nice trekking in the Reserve of Mount Cofano

A very nice trekking route is the one you can do in the Reserve of Monte Cofano. Along the coast to the prehistoric cave. A route immersed in the wonderful colours of Sicily, from the blue of the sea to the pink-red of the dolomite and the green of the Mediterranean scrub, to arr...

A very nice trekking in the Reserve of Mount Cofano — Custonaci, Italy.

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A very nice trekking route is the one you can do in the Reserve of Monte Cofano. Along the coast to the prehistoric cave. A route immersed in the wonderful colours of Sicily, from the blue of the sea to the pink-red of the dolomite and the green of the Mediterranean scrub, to arrive at the natural reserve of Monte Cofano. The route is very long and recommended only for trained hikers (but you can stop on the beaches and in the incredible coves that follow one another on the coast). It will amaze you with its colors and the beautiful coastal views, with all shades of color of the sea, which blends with the green of the low Mediterranean scrub. The backdrop is Mount Cofano, a mountain that juts out into the sea, a massif of dolomite rock, which divides the Gulf of Cofano from the Gulf of Bonagia. All around the pink-red rock soars towards the sky contrasting with the blue and green. The stretch of coastline that you will walk along hides geological rarities, peculiarities, cavities and cultural emergencies that will be revealed by the Waypoints that you will find along the way. In Baia Santa Margherita you will find a beautiful beach of light-coloured sand, sometimes pink, set between the rocky coastline: here the seabed slopes gently, allowing the sea to change its hues from turquoise to deep blue...but don't give in to the temptation to swim straight away, because a long road awaits you! A little further on, you will find what remains of the Tonnara di Cofano, an enchanting fishing village that stands on the gulf, at the foot of the mountain, dominated by the magnificent coastal tower of the '500. A place shrouded in silence and dwarf palms where you will find coves of clear, transparent water. Continuing beyond the Passo della Zita, to which is linked a particular local legend, you will reach the final destination of the route: a large and evocative prehistoric cave, at the entrance of which reigns a thick vegetation of dwarf palms. The return journey, of similar duration to the outward journey, takes about 4 hours (at a slow pace).

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The route is very long and recommended only for trained hikers, so it's best suited for experienced trekkers. However, you can break up the journey by stopping at the beautiful beaches and coves along the coast if you need rest periods, making it more manageable for those with some hiking experience.
The Tonnara di Cofano is an enchanting fishing village that stands at the foot of Mount Cofano, dominated by a magnificent coastal tower from the 1500s. The area is characterized by silence, dwarf palms, and stunning coves with clear, transparent water perfect for swimming.
Baia Santa Margherita features a beautiful beach of light-colored sand that is sometimes pink, nestled between rocky coastlines where the seabed slopes gently. The sea here displays stunning color variations from turquoise to deep blue, though it's best to continue hiking before taking a swim since a long road still awaits you.
The final destination is a large and evocative prehistoric cave surrounded by thick vegetation of dwarf palms at its entrance. This archaeological highlight represents the cultural and historical significance of the trek, making it a worthwhile goal for the challenging journey.
The trek showcases Mont Cofano's impressive dolomite rock massif with distinctive pink-red coloring that contrasts beautifully against the blue sea and green Mediterranean scrub. Along the way, you'll encounter various geological rarities, cavities, and coastal peculiarities marked by waypoints that explain the area's unique geological formations and history.

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