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Walking in Sicily
46 walking routes including Mt Etna and the Egadi and Aeolian islands
ISBN
9781852847852
Availability
Published
Published
17 Nov 2014
Reprinted
2 May 2022
Edition
Third
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.40cm
Weight
290g
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A walking guidebook with 46 graded routes in Sicily, including the Madonie and Nebrodi mountains, the Egadi and Aeolian islands and Mount Etna. Most walks take 3-4 hours, plus some short easy strolls as well as long mountain traverses. Interesting varied terrain, including river valleys, coastal walks, ancient ruins, volcanoes and mountain peaks.
Seasons
March to June is best; summers are very hot for walking; early Autumn is pleasant but late Autumn is the wettest time of the yearCentres
Access via Palermo, Naples and and other airports; most main towns would be good bases- Messina, Taormina, CataniaDifficulty
some of the walking may be arduous (Etna); routes of varying difficulty between half and full daysMust See
Mount Etna (though it may be closed to walkers); the Isola Egadi; Hellenic, Roman and Byzantine remains; and the wonderful foodISBN
9781852847852
Availability
Published
Published
17 Nov 2014
Reprinted
2 May 2022
Edition
Third
Pages
256
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.40cm
Weight
290g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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A guidebook to 46 graded walks exploring the Sicily and the adjoining Aeolian and Egadi Islands. Exploring the dramatic scenery of this world famous region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for year-round walking.
Walks range from 2km to 23km (1-14 miles) in length with most walks being enjoyed in 3-4 hours. They start from key areas including Catania, Messina, Taormina.
- Sketch maps included for each walk
- Information on Travelling Around Sicily, Accommodation, and Food and Drink
- Highlights include Mount Etna, Madonie, the Nebrodi mountains and the Aeolian trail
- Short Italian-English glossary
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
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Table of Contents
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Map key
Overview mapIntroduction
Background
Parks, Reserves and Protected Areas
When to Go
What to Take
Emergencies
Reaching Sicily
Travelling Around Sicily
Accommodation
Telephones
Food and Drink
Tourist Information
Flowers and Trees
WildlifeWALKS
The Northeast Coast
1 Taormina and the Castello Saraceno
2 CastelmolaThe Alcantara River Valley
3 Monte Mojo
4 Francavilla and the RiverMonte Etna
5 The Craters of Monte Silvestri
6 Monte Nero degli Zappini Loop
7 Schiena dell’Asino
8 The Monti Sartorio Circuit
9 Monte Nero Circuit and Grotta dei Lamponi
10 Monte Etna: The North–South TraverseMonti Iblei and the Southeast Corner
11 Wondrous Pantalica and its Necropolises
12 The Pantalica River Walk
13 Cava Grande del Cassibile
14 Noto Antica
15 Riserva Naturale di Vendicari
16 Isola delle Correnti
17 Cava d’IspicaAntiquities in the West
18 The White Cliffs of Eraclea Minoa
19 The Stones of Selinunte
20 Mozia and its LagoonLe Isole Egadi (Egadi Islands)
21 Favignana by Bicycle
22 Levanzo and its Cave Paintings
23 Marettimo’s Coastal Path
24 Marettimo’s High Level CircuitThe Glorious Northwest
25 Marvellous Medieval Erice
26 Riserva Naturale di Monte Cofan
27 Riserva Naturale dello ZingaroPalermo Surrounds
28 Palermo’s Monte Pellegrino
29 Monte Iato
30 Piana degli Albanesi
31 Bosco della Ficuzza
32 Rocca BusambraLe Madonie (Madonie Mountains)
33 Cefalù and its Rocca
34 Isnello to Gratteri
35 Pizzo Carbonara
36 Piano Cervi
37 Vallone Madonna degli Angeli
38 Piano Sempria Sentiero NaturaI Nebrodi (Nebrodi Mountains)
39 Biviere di Cesarò
40 Floresta to RandazzoLe Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands)
41 Vulcano’s Gran Cratere
42 Lipari’s Castello and Southern Headlands
43 Lipari’s San Calogero Spa
44 Salina’s Monte Fossa delle Felci
45 Stromboli – Ascent to the Volcano
46 Stromboli LoopAppendix A Italian–English Glossary
Appendix B Further Reading -
Updates
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August 2022
Walks 45 and 46 on Stromboli
Recent storms and consequent mud slides mean access to the island may be a problem for the time being. Check before embarking on the trip out.
August 2022
Walk 41
Vulcano's Gran Cratere: of late there has been an increase in gas emissions and when levels make it dangerous for visitors, the crater path is off limits. Check locally and don't take any risks.
August 2018
Route Updates
Walk 26 -
Monte Cofano. The coastal walk under the steep parts of the mountain is closed due dangerous rock fall. The pass across the saddle is still open. (Thanks to Andrew Lumsden)
June 2018
p84 Walk 11: 2nd paragraph - turn left (east) at the second fork for the 'Oratorio Bizantino'.
p86 Walk 12: annual winter flooding means the route may change so stick to the old railway line if in doubt and return the same way.
(Thanks to Andrea Grimshaw)
p158 Walk 28 - the map is no longer available
p174 Walk 31 Access: the AST bus to Ficuzza departs from Palermo's Stazione Centrale railway station
p249 Walk 46: CAI path markers are reportedly gone or illegibile.
The Walk: From Scari turn L past the Liberty Lines office to Via Roma.
(Thanks to Sandra Bardwell)
By Gillian Price
Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas, but now lives in Venice. Gillian has steadily explored the mountain ranges of Italy, and Corsica, and brought them to life for visitors in a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) and Mountain Wilderness.
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