The Mediterranean Sea at Reserva Punta Bianca in Agrigento Province is something to behold. This is one of those magnificent places that isn’t easy to find unless you have insider knowledge. One day last spring, I went looking for it. I parked my rental car seemingly in the middle of nowhere, put on my hiking…
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Blue Skies At Sicily’s White Cliffs
Blue skies, nothing but blue skies…at la Scala dei Turchi. La Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, are made of a hard-mud material that is a combination of calcium carbonate and lime mixed with other types of clay and silt, called marl or marlstone. A popular swimming spot, La Scala dei Turchi, in…
The White Cliffs Of Sicily
The marl stone cliffs of Sicily’s south coast, Scala dei Turchi, west of Agrigento
It Looks Like Snow
Yes, it looks like snow, but this isn’t snow. In fact, I took this photo while hiking in Sicily in July! It is the natural wonder of Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, on Sicily’s south coast near Agrigento. The white cliffs pictured are made of a hard-mud material that is a combination…
Scaling the South Coast of Sicily
Live from Sicily! I have been to Scala dei Turchi, the white marl stone cliffs of Sicily’s south coast, many times. I have stayed above them and swam here, but always approached from the street above. Finally yesterday, realizing a dream, as part of a Campagnia dei Cammini walking excursion led by Nanni Di Falco…
Inhale Sicily
Coastline, Realmonte, Agrigento Province, Sicily
Sea, Sky, Sand, and Stone
… because this view of the white cliffs of southern Sicily always takes my breath away. La Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, are made of a hard-mud material that is a combination of calcium carbonate and lime mixed with other types of clay and silt, called marl or marlstone. A popular swimming…
Enchanted By Sicily
During Enchanting Sicily, our group spent a few moments taking in the natural wonder of Scala dei Turchi, or Stairs of the Turks, on Sicily’s south coast near Agrigento. The white cliffs pictured behind us are made of a hard-mud material that is a combination of calcium carbonate and lime mixed with other types of…
Why, yes! Sicily in 2017
I hope you’re thinking of going to Sicily in 2017! Join me for one of our small-group multi-sensory tours, or we’ll design a custom itinerary for you and your loved ones that matches your interests and budget. Discover natural wonders like Scala dei Turchi (pictured). Mingle with locals who will delight you with their warm…
Let’s Set Sail
The white cliffs of Scala dei Turchi near Agrigento are a refreshing contrast to the turquoise, Mediterranean sea.