E’ probably the Saracen period, the construction of a watchtower on the promontory of Punta Troia. During the Arab domination of the island was called Gazirat Malitimah. around 1140 Ruggero II, King of Sicily, He transformed the old Saracen tower of Punta Troia in a real castle in defense of’ western end of the richest kingdom …
Tag: Marettimo
Jul 19
Two days in Marettimo: logbook !
It was a year that rimurginavo to go to Marettimo, not knowing the Island, but loving trekking, I could not help but read up on what routes to follow once there. A lot of sites, most commercial, They gave very vague news and even partial. I started to search through “professionals” of the …
Jul 19
From the village of Marettimo trekking in the Scalo Master and Castle
The second and more challenging hike of the day I made in Marettimo (the first carried out in the early morning at the traffic light) I do not see at all well… we start at 10:30 in full sun ... today there is particularly hot we ... July 8, but I can not do it ... I expect a bathroom at Scalo Master and a visit to Punta Castle …
Jul 19
Trekking a Marettimo: from Scalo Vecchio to the Roman Houses, Semaphore and back
The first time I met him was the Marettimo 1985, I read an article in the largest Fulco Pratesi, co-founder of the WWF, describing a boat ride and trek in the mountains. Here is the text of Article I propose integrally: Marettimo, in the story of Fulco Pratesi 80s. Just now, a 52 years played, I …
Jul 19
The caves of Marettimo, circumnavigation of the island and unforgettable baths
Describe a magnificence of nature like the rocky coast and caves of Marettimo is daunting task, so I'll just share with you what I experienced on the first day that I was for the first time in Marettimo, This beautiful island that together with her sisters and brothers Formica and Favignana Levanzo and Maraone …
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