ITINERARY | HIGHLIGHTS | WEATHER | ACCOMMODATION AND ADDITIONAL INFOTHE COASTLINE AND ISLANDS NEAR PALERMO 2012
A SELF-GUIDED WALK ON SICILY'S NORTHWEST COAST
Just west of Palermo's markets is a beautiful and rugged coastline, and the wild Egadi islands in a crystalline sea. Inland, ancient Greek temples in a wonderfully luminous valley: this is Sicily in all its glorious contrasts. Art and nature combine to present a magnificent easy to moderate self-guided walking holiday.
PRICE
March, October, November: £625 per person based on two people sharing.
April, May: £650
September: £675
Single supplement £100.
INCLUDED
7 nights accommodation
7
continental breakfasts
Maps
and route descriptions
Transfer airport to Scopello
Transfer exit of Zingaro Reserve to hotel
Transfer from San Vito lo Capo to Trapani port
Hydrofoil tickets Trapani to Marettimo and back
Luggage transfers on day 3
2 x packed lunch
NOT INCLUDED
International flights, return transfer to airport, drinks, gratuities, optional excursions, anything not mentioned in the programme.
Departure dates:
Daily April, May, September, October, November - for other months, please ask
To book email:
info@worldwalks.com T: (44)
(0)1242 254353
8 days / 7 nights
Day 1: Arrive Scopello for overnight.
Arrival at Palermo/Trapani airport and private transfer to Scopello. Delivery of documents and overnight.
Day 2: Riserva dello Zingaro: The Zingaro Park: the coastline that stretches between Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo has become a nature reserve, the first established in Sicily, since 1980. It is one of the unspoiled and most charming areas in Sicily and can be explored only on foot. The reserve is a place of great value not only for the beauty of the little bays where you can stop for a refreshing swim, but, above all, for the presence of its wildlife. You can stop for a swim or climb up the mountain to enjoy a wonderful view on the Gulf of Castellammare. Visiting the Museum of Contrada Sughero it’ll be possible to discover usages and customs of the people that lived in the Park at the beginning of the twentieth century. Accommodation in Scopello.
16 kms. 5 to 6 hours approx. +500m-500m
Day 3: Towards San Vito Lo Capo: Hiking through the Zingaro Park to get the village of San Vito Lo Capo. This walk along the coast line of the park allows the opportunity to experience typical Mediterranean vegetation and the dwarf palms with the Mediterranean Sea on our right side all the time. There will be several opportunities to swim. At the end of the walk a private transfer will take you to the hotel. Overnight in San Vito Lo Capo
7 kms. 2 hours approx. +290m -430m
Day 4: Marettimo: To the Egadi Islands. Breakfast at the hotel and private transfer to the port of Trapani from where the hydrofoils for the Egadi islands depart. In the afternoon walk to the Spanish castle of Punta Troia, breathing the scents of the sea and the aromatic plants.
Overnight in Marettimo.
16 kms. 6 hours approx. +689m -689
Day 5: Marettimo: To the Roman houses and Monte Corvo. This is a moderate and very enjoyable walk. Reach first the Roman archaeological site, after which you may return to town or continue to Monte Falcone. The route is often protected by pine forest, with wonderful views to the sea. “Case Romane” is a group of Roman ruins on a small plateau facing the harbour. If you want to continue to Monte Falcone (definitely worthwhile) you’ll find superb views with an awesome landscape.
Overnight in Marettimo.
12 kms. 5 hours approx. +500m -500m
Day 6: To Punta Libeccio: This easy walk is also on good paths and tracks, taking you south to the lighthouse on the island's rocky west coast. There is some shade along the way at Carcaredda, a small pine forest and equipped picnic area offering views towards Tunisia. From here you can also reach one of the small bays from where you can swim off the rocks before returning.
Overnight: Marettimo.
11 kms. 4 hours approx
Day 7: Return to the main island.
Hydrofoil to Trapani. Enjoy visiting Trapani and perhaps pay a visit to the nearby medieval town of Erice. Overnight in Trapani
Day 8: End of tour after breakfast.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Easy overall
GROUP SIZE
This self-guided walking holiday can be operated for 2 or more people.
This is an area of great natural beauty and with a culture that is European with strong influences from Greek and Arab cultures.
If you have done this walk before, we would like to hear of your personal highlights.
Mail Us
ACCOMMODATION
SCOPELLO - www.beblegrotte.comSAN VITO LO CAPO - www.hotelmediterranetp.com
MARETTIMO - www.marettimoresidence.it
TRAPANI - www.hotelvittoriatrapani.it
LUGGAGE/LUGGAGE TRANSFERSAll transfers are made by car. Sometimes you will have to carry luggage for short distances (eg when you catch the hydrofoil or to your room in hotels).
GETTING THERE
The nearest airports are at Palermo and Trapani.
WHAT TO TAKE:
Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), trekking trousers and shorts, rucksack/day pack, 1 x water bottle per person with 1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, gloves, alpenstock, multitask knife, sun block/cream, compass, torch and batteries, first-aid kit, mobile phone, swimming costume and a fleece.
WHEN TO GO
April, May, September, October, November. For other months, please ask.
INSURANCE
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
To book, contact
worldwalks at: (44) (0)1242 254353
email:
info@worldwalks.com