Gli Scogli dei Ciclopi, the Rocks of the Cyclops, are basalt (volcanic) rocks that protrude from the sea at Aci Trezza, a fishing community on Sicily’s east coast, north of Catania. Local legend says that these are boulders from Mt. Etna, thrown here, into the sea, at Homer’s hero, Odysseus, after he and his men…
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Still Dreaming: An Update On Travel To Sicily
The ancient tonnara (tuna fishery and cannery) at Scopello is now a swimming spot. Dream now, travel later. The Latest About Italy Travel From Experience Sicily By Allison Scola The European Union is easing its travel restrictions for foreign nationals as of July 1. But not so fast—that does not yet mean that American citizens…
The Rock Stacks Of Scopello, Sicily
The ancient tuna fishing facility and rock stacks at Scopello, Trapani Province, Sicily
Think September in Sicily
This view of Scopello and Lo Zingaro Nature Preserve from the sea could be in your future… Think September in Sicily. Stand by for more details soon.
Rocks of Science
In addition to these rock stacks (or faraglioni, as they are called in Italian) being associated with the cyclops Polyphemus and Homer’s crafty Odysseus, they are also part of a nature preserve and research area owned by University of Catania. The largest of the faraglioni (pictured left), the island of Lachea, has been a biological…
Watch for Falling Rocks
Gli Scogli dei Ciclopi, the Rocks of the Cyclops, are basalt (volcanic) rocks that protrude from the sea at Aci Trezza, a fishing community on Sicily’s east coast, north of Catania. Local legend says that these are boulders from Mt. Etna, thrown here, into the sea, at Homer’s hero, Odysseus, after he and his men…
When is the Best Time to Visit Sicily?
People often ask me when is the best time to visit Sicily. I love to swim, so for me, September is most spectacular because the sea is the perfect temperature for swimming and the air temperature is just right. Late May is great too! This spot, the Tonnara at Scopello, is especially beautiful in May…
Morning in Scopello
A view of the tonnara at Scopello in the morning sunlight.
Enchanting Sicily, Day 1
I am thrilled because our September 2015 Experience Sicily tour starts here at Scopello! Not only is it the site of this ancient tuna fishery and breathtaking “faraglioni,” or rock stacks, but it’s also the site of a charming village with artsy shops and local tratorrie in which you can duck in and out of…
Pinch Me
It’s been a hot few days in Sicily, and yesterday afternoon we took a refreshing swim here at Lo Scopello. Lo Scopello is the site of an old tuna fishery. The beautiful rock stacks or, i faraglioni, rising from the crystal sea, make for a breathtaking scene.