Panoramic trekking from Macari to Custonaci

A pleasant trek for a walk immersed in the colors of Sicily, a few steps from a pristine sea and surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean scrub.

We start from the beach of Baia Santa Margherita , at the foot of the village of Macari , and follow the coastal path to the entrance of the Monte Cofano nature reserve. Once past the reserve, you will arrive in Custonaci .

Fun fact: part of this trail coincides with the third stage of the Sentiero Italia in Sicily, of the Italian Alpine Club.

Immersed in an extraordinary landscape that smells of salt and mixes with the colours of the Sicilian countryside, you will cross the vast plain of the Bay until the crossroads for the ancient path of Scaletta Maruzza .

The path climbs through a panoramic gorge and allows you to reach the Cofano saddle, once the shortest route used by shepherds and travellers who wanted to reach San Vito Lo Capo.

Breathtaking views and panoramas, which look like natural paintings, will be perfect inspiration for your photos and videos.

Once you reach the saddle, you pass by a large seasonal pool of rainwater that hosts small crustaceans during the flood periods, Gorgo Cofano. Continue on the path and you will find the famous marble quarries of Custonaci on the left, then go down towards Cala Buguto and stop in front of the prehistoric Grotta Mangiapane , home, during the Christmas period, of the Living Nativity Scene of Custonaci .

Treat yourself to a visit to the Cave that protects, like a treasure, a cluster of ancient peasant houses, a magical place that will make you take a leap back in time.

The last stop will be Custonaci where you can admire the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima di Custonaci. Inside you will find the precious painting that it houses and the unique churchyard that surrounds it, paved with small river pebbles that form unique and elegant designs with floral and geometric motifs.