The natural treasure of Reserve of Zingaro
The Zingaro Oriented Nature Reserve is located between the municipality of Castellammare del Golfo and San Vito Lo Capo, in the province of Trapani. It was officially declared the first protected natural area in 1981
San Vito Lo Capo: the Caribbean of Sicily
There are certainly many places to visit if you are on holiday in Sicily, and among these there is certainly San Vito lo Capo. San Vito (called, by its inhabitants, '' Santu Vitu '') is considered one of the most
The scoglio della formica: a natural paradise for divers
About a mile from the harbour of Porticello, there is a renowned paradise for diving lovers in the province of Palermo: the suggestive “Secca della formica”. It is made up of two rocks outcropping on ancient routes, not known from nautical
Castellammare del Golfo: the pearl of western Sicily
Castellammare del Golfo is located on the west coast of Sicily, in province of Trapani. It is a delightful little town of about 15,000 inhabitants and its geographical position has written its history. In fact, its gulf is a real amphitheatre
The charm of the Arco Azzurro: between the sea and the rocks
The Arco Azzurro is a rocky monument which overlooks the coast at Aspra, an hamlet belonging to the town of Bagheria. After being confiscated from the mafia it has been recognized as environmental asset, and opens
Mongerbino: all the natural beauties to admire and preserve
Exactly in the territory of Santa Flavia, near Bagheria (Palermo), there is a small town in relief which takes the name of Capo Mongerbino. It is characterized by beautiful beaches and landscapes as well as by a series of coves,
The Capo Gallo Reserve: a place to discover and respect
Capo Gallo natural reserve, located in Palermo, was established in 2001 and included in the larger Capo Gallo - Isola delle Femmine Marine Protected Area in 2002. It covers approximately 585 hectares, and includes Monte Gallo, the surrounding zones, and the
Isola delle Femmine: between myth and reality
Isola delle Femmine is a town in Sicily, not far from Palermo, and owes its name to the small island, which, although part of the town, is privately owned by one of the most important local aristocratic families. Legends It is shrouded
The evocative natural reserve of Capo Zafferano and its lighthouse
Capo Zafferano is a little promontory that juts out into the Tyrrhenian Sea, it belongs to the district of Santa Flavia, in the province of Palermo. The word “zafferano” (saffron) comes from the Arabian “za’farān” with the meaning of yellow,