Viewpoints Sicily

The seaside resort Punta Asparano is a wild place and less exploited than other places despite the fact that imposing tourist complexes have been built. Behind them are the prairies of Posidonia that enchant for the natural scenery and for the headlands that frame the coast. Here too we find a crystal clear and unspoiled sea and a series of coves that climb on the beach for almost a kilometer.

South of Syracuse, we find the famous Peninsula of La Maddalena which is the extension of the great port and is formed by coastal overhanging the sea. You get there on foot through a characteristic path where you can immediately notice the wonder of nature that created natural rocky flounces dominated by a cave called “Pilgrim's Cave”. Already from the height of the path, you can see the rocky seabed, through the water that is of a beautiful emerald shade.

On top of the hill, where the temple dedicated to the goddess of wheat stands, you can enjoy a beautiful view all around and on Calascibetta Enna

Built between the twelfth century with defense purposes for the sighting of any invaders from the sea, it is located in a strategic position from which a vast stretch of coastline dominates with the gaze. It is 16m high, and is divided on three levels and a terrace, connected to each other by an internal ladder.

The Faraglione is the result of the last eruption of volcano Filicudi, which occurred about 40,000 years ago. The rock has the shape of a tower 71 meters high, on top of which, the mountaineers, they placed a statue of the Madonna. It is inhabited by protected species of hawks and lizards. The palce is nice for scuba diving with a lot of fishes and even lobster.

Punta Roccazza marks the end of skiing (from the plural “sciarì” in Sicilian that are indicating the landslides) arriving at the Scalo Vecchio where the sailors sheltered the boats from the wind of Tramontana.

To the north coast of Lampedusa is characterized by rather different with jagged peaks. Among these Punta Alaimo that stands as a symbol of a coastline characterized by almost untouched and wild nature. Along with it you can also find Cala Ruperta and Punta Taccio Vecchio. Some caves and coves can only be reached by swimming.

To enjoy a view overlooking the sea you have to go to "Saltavecchia" which is one of the highest points of the cliff. It 'an exciting experience, although care should be taken to the friability of the soil.