Zingaro Natural Reserve

Zingaro natural reserve stands out the places in the province. It is long 7 kilometres and it is rich of vegetation such as 'Giummara' that is a small palm tree. Caves, coves, paths,cliffs embellished it with green and turquose colores.
A reserve close to the sea in which the smell of the scrubland seem to want to dive into the sea.

Location: south entrance of Scopello
Path: from cala Capreria to cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo


Km 6.2 (one way)

m 100

4 h

Signs

T (easy)

Monte Cofano Nature Reserve

The reserve of mount Cofano give the possibility to look down the Gulf of Bonagia and Cofano. A walk through the reserve offers the opportunity to jump into history, such as a tower of the 16th century and the tuna fishery.

Location: Custonaci (Trapani)
Path: Cala Buguto, Torre S. Giovanni, Cappella del Crocifisso, Tonnara di Cofano, Gorgo Cofano, Cala Buguto


Km 6,80

m 250

4 h

Signs

E (moderate)

From Scopello to Castello of Badia

The path starts from Baglio of Scopello to the Bennistra tower that was part of the defensive system. It was restored in 2015, it can now be visited. Belvedere offers panoramic view over the Gulf of Scopello; the island of Ustica can be seen on clear days.
Monte Sparagio: it was selected as a royal hunting reserve by Ferdinando III di Borbone, because of the deer, welves and wild boars.
The routes continues along the path for 22 km toward the Castello of Badia trough the old town of Visicari.

Location: Baglio di Scopello – Castello di Baida
Path: Baglio di Scopello, Torre Bennistra, Nucleo storico di Visicari, Castello di Baida


Km 6,5 (one way)

m 342

2 h

Signs

T (easy)

Segesta and Punta Pispisa

Excursion suitable for those who want to enjoy the beauty of nature and the interest in archeology.
The path gives the opportunity to explore through the view of the Temple and the Mount Barbaro where is the greek theatre and ancient byzantine remains.

Location: Calatafimi-Segesta (Trapani)
Path: Contrada Pispisa, Monte Pispisa, Selletta di Monte Pelato, Contrada Conche, Contrada Pispisa


Km 6,7

m 265

3 h

No Signs

T (easy)