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    Begin & End in Palermo: See Nature Parks & Experience Outdoor Adventures

    Begin & End in Palermo: See Nature Parks & Experience Outdoor Adventures
    Starts from

    Palermo

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    21

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    524 mi

    Guide details

    Starts from

    Palermo

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    3 days

    Length

    524 mi

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    Dani  James

    Dani James

    Travel Expert

    • Hike Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoy the nature.
    • Scuba dive or rock climb in Cala Firriata.
    • Soak in the pristine waters at Bue Marino Beach.
    • Stare in awe at the Stair of the Turks (the white cliffs).
    • Be teleported back to a legend in Cozzo Matrice.
    • Snap photos of beautiful castles.
    • Check out the craters on Mount Etna.
    • Walk around near the Gole di Tiberio gorge.
    • Relax on the Spiaggia di Gorgolungo beach.
    This is a round trip to take in the beauty of nature. Visit Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoy some hikes, coves, and beaches. There's a lot to see and do in this area. After that, make your way to Cala Firriata and take on all kinds of outdoor activities, like rock climbing or scuba diving. This is a great place to go if you're a newbie to rock climbing. Once you've explored that spot, head to the clear welcoming blue water at Bue Marino Beach, which is unmistakably a beautiful place. Enjoy the pebble beach or snorkel in the translucent water.
    Begin your drive and see the immaculate beauty of the Stair of the Turks, a gorgeous white cliff. This place has become popular due to detective stories written by Andrea Camilleri. Then later, drive to historical castles that transport you back to the past. The first one you stop to stare at is Castello Normanno, which was built in 1072. It was at one point, the queen's chambers, then eventually turned into a jail and now it has been restored to its glory. After that, it's time to venture to cratères Silvestri and marvel at the amazing craters. Start driving to see a hidden gem, the Gole di Tiberio gorge. Wrap the trip up with a much needed beach visit. on a long beach called Spiaggia di Gorgolungo. Lastly, come back to Palermo and venture in the nature near the city.

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    This is a round trip to take in the beauty of nature. Visit Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoy some hikes, coves, and beaches. There's a lot to see and do in this area. After that, make your way to Cala Firriata and take on all kinds of outdoor activities, like rock climbing or scuba diving. This is a great place to go if you're a newbie to rock climbing. Once you've explored that spot, head to the clear welcoming blue water at Bue Marino Beach, which is unmistakably a beautiful place. Enjoy the pebble beach or snorkel in the translucent water.
    Begin your drive and see the immaculate beauty of the Stair of the Turks, a gorgeous white cliff. This place has become popular due to detective stories written by Andrea Camilleri. Then later, drive to historical castles that transport you back to the past. The first one you stop to stare at is Castello Normanno, which was built in 1072. It was at one point, the queen's chambers, then eventually turned into a jail and now it has been restored to its glory. After that, it's time to venture to cratères Silvestri and marvel at the amazing craters. Start driving to see a hidden gem, the Gole di Tiberio gorge. Wrap the trip up with a much needed beach visit. on a long beach called Spiaggia di Gorgolungo. Lastly, come back to Palermo and venture in the nature near the city.
    Dani  James

    Dani James

    Travel Expert

    • Hike Zingaro Nature Reserve and enjoy the nature.
    • Scuba dive or rock climb in Cala Firriata.
    • Soak in the pristine waters at Bue Marino Beach.
    • Stare in awe at the Stair of the Turks (the white cliffs).
    • Be teleported back to a legend in Cozzo Matrice.
    • Snap photos of beautiful castles.
    • Check out the craters on Mount Etna.
    • Walk around near the Gole di Tiberio gorge.
    • Relax on the Spiaggia di Gorgolungo beach.

    Travel itinerary

    A Day of Outdoor Adventures in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Cala Firriato & Bue Marino Beach
    6 Activities

    Day 1

    196 mi

    A Day of Outdoor Adventures in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Cala Firriato & Bue Marino Beach

    Start the trip with the Zingaro Nature Reserve and get your good shoes on for some hikes and outdoor adventures. After that, take your adventures to the coast, and scuba dive, rock climb, or snorkel in Cala Firriato. Once you have taken on the Eastern coast, now it's time to check out the other side and see some of the pristine beaches and blue water at Bue Marino Beach.
    22:45
    Stair of the Turks and Places that Created Legend, Castles, Plus Hidden Gems in Nature
    7 Activities

    Day 2

    137 mi1 mi

    Stair of the Turks and Places that Created Legend, Castles, Plus Hidden Gems in Nature

    Begin the day with a yummy breakfast and journey to the mystical limestone formations (the Stair of the Turks). Then drive to the mythical Cozzo Matrice, where a legend began. After that, enjoy the architecture of ancient castles and then more beauty found in nature.
    21:00
    Craters, Nature Hidden Gems, & a Relaxing Beach
    8 Activities

    Day 3

    191 mi0.2 mi

    Craters, Nature Hidden Gems, & a Relaxing Beach

    Wake up and grab a refreshing drink and breakfast before starting your road trip. The first nature gem to see is the cratères Silvestri. Next, is Gole di Tiberio (a gorge), where there's a lot to see. After all the driving and walking, it's time to relax on Spiaggia di Gorgolungo beach before heading back to Palermo.

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