Nature & Parks in Sicily

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Nature & Parks in Sicily

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  • 481Epicurean
    East Sussex, UK177 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ortigia is the island at the tip of Syracuse and is a wonderful place to visit. Great restaurants, bars, lots of history and things to do and see although it is a wonderful place to relax. We had a wonderful time her on Ortigia and would very much recommending it as a place to spend some time in Sicily.
    Written March 8, 2024
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  • WonderingNut
    Auburn, WA28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We climbed in, up and out of several of Mount Etna craters, and it was truly amazing. The views, the hike, the adventure I would gladly do it all again and again.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • Ualadun
    Italy21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been living by beach places for almost all my life, but this location definitively caught my attention!
    What an amazing place!
    Written June 26, 2023
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  • Matt H
    London, UK51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best day, stunning hike with breathtaking views of coves and mountains..
    we spent a few hours walking and stopped off at two of the Calas for much needed cooling off in the crystal clear water
    Hiking is hilly but paths are well maintained albeit rocky
    Definitely need trainers or hiking boots,p and plenty of water and snacks as there is nothing in the reserve once you enter we made the mistake of not bringing enough and had to cut our time on the beach short after hours in the sun
    A must visit in the area
    Written October 10, 2023
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  • Laura
    Southampton, UK13 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really beautiful beach, well worth the visit. My partner and I walked down from the high street, and took the shuttle bus back up. Definitely a work out for your legs!

    The beach was relatively quiet due to the time of year, and there was only one salesman trying to sell an excursion.

    Main thing to note is that it's a stony beach, so shoes are A MUST! And also there are jellyfish in the water!! I was surprised that there were no signs indicating this, but after speaking to locals, both types of jellies (brown and red) sting. You can get 'afterbite' in the local pharmacies, but I decided not to swim after that!

    The island is very pretty to look at and explore. A really fun trip, provided you're aware of all of the above.
    Written March 11, 2024
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  • BellBoy53
    Brisbane, Australia610 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unfortunately it was an inclement day however this meant the site was deserted so the natural beauty of the rocks and ocean could be enjoyed in peace. Pity about the rubbish on the beach.
    Written November 27, 2023
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  • Jacob
    Grosuplje, Slovenia14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great beach, with nice blue-green colored water and clean. Also great for children because it is not to deep at the start of the beach, for at least 15-20 meters the water height is at knee/waist height deep. But not of the most beautiful in my opinion, mainly because (at least in mid July) it is pretty crowded and almost whole beach from start to the end has set up paid beach umbrellas and chairs ("ombrellone e lettini"), you need to get to the beach quite early (maybe at around 8 am) to get a spot at front if you have your own umbrella (but beach staff doesn't seem to be happy with that), but as I could see there was no table with information you can't have your own umbrella. The paid one with large umbrella and two chairs costs 15 EURO, they will try to sell you for 20, but you can deal for 15, at least in our case we could. There is no price list, must be one price for locals and another for foreign tourists. English speaking is so-so, but so far we didn't had trouble making an agreement.
    Written July 20, 2023
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  • Priscilla L
    31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gooooooooo it’s Bella , very relaxing , rent table n chairs 20 dollars ( not many fish ) but you can snorkel . It’s very clear water , safe .
    Written September 23, 2023
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  • Наталия К
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful park with an outstanding view to volcano and the sea surrounded by gorgeous trees! If you have a baby look for playing yard!
    Written October 30, 2023
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  • SIGGYTG11RAF
    Wyton, UK146 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As couple we visited this site as part of a tour party. You need to engage a guide to get the full benefit of a tour. Ours came with us from Taormina but you can hire one at the entrance. There is a lot of walking so beware if you are not that mobile. Thoroughly recommended. Siggy.
    Written July 28, 2023
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  • bdearl41
    Greensboro, NC299 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really great experience about 45 minutes outside of Taormina. And easy and pretty drive through the country takes you to the mountains to see the gorges. We did the walking, splash pad and basic visit, but wish we had just done the basic.
    The walking path takes you to the Venus Source which is beautiful and gives you above views of the canyon below, but the real star is the gorge itself. Taking the lift down makes it an easy trek for old and young. With our 5 and 8 year old we were able to work our way up quite a bit through the canyon.
    The kids had swim shoes which I would recommend. My feet were torn up by the end. The water is VERY cold but very refreshing on a hot August day. Fight through it and work your way up the canyon. It’s worth it.
    Skip the splash pad. We did it for the kids but it was way too expensive for what it was.
    Written August 9, 2023
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  • VTwelltravelled
    Middlebury, VT584 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As an avid hiker and geocacher, I knew I had to do this. Luckily in November it was cool and breezy so I zipped up in 35 minutes but it is steep!! I would not do this in summer on a hot day. Bring water!! and use the bathroom at the bottom as there are no facilities. Don't worry as you can climb up the first set of stairs and in about 15 minutes get a great view. if you are not a hiker, I would not go all the way to the castle as you can just do the ruins and temple which is much easier. I of course had to go up to the castle but more for a workout and to find all the geocaches. I wore sticky hiking shoes which I would recommend. I saw many people barely making it up in regular sneakers with bad grip. If you opt for this hike, wear actual grippy shoes for hiking, not flip flops. Great views from on top but again, don't feel bad as they first lookout is easier to get to and just as good. Great day - ended up spending 2 hours wandering around and geocaching but as a regular hiker, the ascent took 35 minutes, the down about 20-25. I did a few detours that added more time.
    Written November 12, 2023
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  • Cynicoren
    Beersheba, Israel2,582 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We came from Palermo for a 2-3 hours without booking a Lido (a spot in a private beach), Friday at 16:00. We were 2, so we bathed 1 by 1, saw other couples go together to the sea - I guess they felt safe enough.
    The beach outside the Lido's is a small strip of sand (can be seen in the pictures) that was crowded especially by locals, but not too crowded.
    The sea was extremely quiet, as a sea "hater" I did enjoyed my visit.
    Remember that the downside of visiting the beach without a Lido spot - no showers or restrooms nearby.
    Written December 3, 2023
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  • rofly
    Durham, NC31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was my first active volcano experience (besides Hawaii from afar), and it blew me away! I definitely plan to return, and to seek out other volcanoes as well. One of the most amazing things I have ever seen, and I've seen A LOT!

    Ideally, you should spend at least 2 nights on the island to maximize the chances of seeing the eruption in case the craters are obscured by clouds one night. I inquired with Magmatrek when I arrived at the end of October, and they were sold out that night, and only had 1 spot available for the next night (which I took). So, plan ahead.

    I think most reviews don't emphasize how amazing the volcano is even during the day! Seeing the rocks tumble down into the sea is mesmerizing. I wish I had arrived to the 290m viewpoint earlier, at least 1 hour before sunset!

    I would recommend doing both the hiking group tour to 400m *and* going up by yourself to 290m (or wherever you feel like stopping - there are other places you can stop at, like the Observatory, but the higher you go the better the views will be, although even the "worst" are unbelievable). This way, you can get the pros of both the group and independent experience.

    Pros of a tour: you get as close as possible (400m altitude), and you get some cool information along the way. Cons: you can't customize the experience; for example if you're seeking a quiet, contemplative experience like I was, that's not possible in a group of 20 people. If you want to arrive earlier or stay for longer, or hike faster/slower, you cannot do that, and for many this is a once in a lifetime experience that I would not recommend short-changing.

    Pros of going alone: the main advantage for me is that you can spend more time at the top (arrive earlier, and can stay as long as you want, provided you have snacks, drinks, and WARM windproof CLOTHES). But you can only get to 290m, which is still very impressive but measurably less so than the 400m. The 290m viewpoint is still not completely serene, but you have more freedom to move around, go higher or lower, stay longer, etc. If you value solitude, this is an unforgettable experience, especially since during a full moon you can walk down the volcano without a light for the most part.

    If I were to pick one experience vs. the other, I'm not sure which I would pick! They're both awesome in their own unique way. To get the advantages of both in one epic trip, I would definitely hire a private guide in order to arrive to 400m earlier in the day, and hopefully have the freedom to stay a bit longer than the other tour groups. That would give you the best experience possible, especially if enjoying this majestic natural experience in (relative) tranquility is important to you.
    Written January 24, 2024
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  • Flying Cloud
    Hilton Head, SC78 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Tour in English, and the information was great. We watched a video that explained the process, and then walked the Salt Mine and the information was explained again in the real setting. I can't think of many tours that offered this kind of experience.
    Written September 26, 2023
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