A Spanish-era tower guards the coast of southern Sicily. …Dreaming of hot summer days…
Tag: coastline
Sicily’s Watchtowers
Keep a lookout for these watchtowers that exist all along Sicily’s coastline. From at least the early 14th century through World War II, these watchtowers of all shapes and sizes (and now, conditions) earned their keep. The system was designed so that from one to the next the keepers could communicate with their compatriots what…
Demeter Left Her Scythe Behind In Sicily
Ancient Greek legend says that the port of Trapani on Sicily’s coastline at the foot of Mount Eryx, is the scythe of Demeter, her principal harvest tool, which she left behind when she hastened to look for her wailing daughter Persephone. This view from Erice includes the Egadi Islands in the background.
The Majesty Of Sicily’s Lo Zingaro
Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve from the Tyrrhenian Sea, North Western Coast of Sicily
A View To Be Thankful
When I see this view, where I was earlier today, I think of my grandfather who came from Porticello, a fishing village along this breathtaking coastline that is punctuated by Capo Zafferano. Each time, I can only be thankful, because it’s his hard work from years ago that makes it possible for me to have…
Exhale Knowing We’ve Got Every Detail Covered
Over the last month I showed you our itinerary for our Savoring Sicily tour that is from Thurs., Sept. 22 to Tues., Oct. 4. I love this tour because it’s for a small-group (less than 12 people), and we tailor it to match the interests and the pace of our guests. Our expert knowledge, local…
Amidst the Crags of “Lo Zingaro”
Down the path and at the foot of the crags is a favorite swimming spot in “Lo Zingaro” Nature Reserve on Sicily’s northern shore.
Views at “Lo Zingaro” Nature Reserve
The stunning, unspoiled coastline of “Lo Zingaro” Nature Reserve, along Sicily’s northwest coast between Castellammare del Golfo and San Vito Lo Capo.
Power of the People: Lo Zingaro
Along Sicily’s north-west coast between Castellammare del Golfo and San Vito Lo Capo exists a protected area known as “Lo Zingaro” Nature Reserve. Lo Zingaro was founded in 1981 after environmentally-minded citizens staged a protest-march in May 1980 to prevent the approximately 4000 acres of land from being developed and bisected by a coastal highway….
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