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DESCRIPTION:
Thanks to the A29 heading out of Palermo, Sicily's west is now more integrated with the rest of the island than ever Traditionally poor it's economy depends on fishing, smallscale farming and now tourism.
This area has been influenced by Arabs and Phoenician culture rather then Greek and Norman of elsewhere Sicly.
This area however is more famous for it's reputation of Mafia activity. You will be driving past 1993 Mafia car bombing of heroic Magistate Giovanni Falcone and escort, now a monument area.
The area you will be driving by is called golfo di Castellamare, a stretch of 40 km without industrail devolepment, the gulf offers empty beaches and small villages.
In particular the coastline between the tuna fishing village Scopello and resort SanVito Lo Capo embraces a big nature reserve called Zingaro where tracking routes are available to be discovered.
Arrive at the thermal bath of Segesta where you have time to relax in a warm pool where the water reaches the temperature of 40 42 C.
The place is ideal for relaxing among the green surroundings, going on excursions, visiting rural culture centres and good eating;
Therapeutic Indications
Dermatology
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, seborrhea dermatitis (dandruff, comedones, etc.), mycosis.
Otorhinolaryngology
Chronic pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, rhinogenous deafness.
Dental stomatology
Periodontal diseases.
Respiratory system
Chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema, bronchiectasis.
Locomotory system
Arthritis in various places (lumbar region, cervical region, hip etc.), chronic rheumatism of one or more joints, post-trauma effects on the Locomotory system such as rigidity of joints, post-trauma arthritis, myalgia, axons), paramorphism.
Female genital system
Vaginitis, cervicitis, adnexitis, secondary sterility.
Digestive system
Chronic gastritis, constipation, slight hepatic insufficiency.
Vascular system
Vein-lymphatic insufficiency of lower limbs, peripheral vascular diseases.
Excess weight and metabolic irregularities.
Dyslipidaemia, diabetes, colitis, dyspepsia.
Continue to Scopello , one of Italy's smallest city town.
Placed on a ridge high above the coastline.
Once here you may taste the local bread called CUNSATU with sardine pecorino cheese tomatoes and origan.
From here if you wish you can take time to do some track and trailing to reach a beautiful beach hidden between the mountains after a 30 minute walk.
If not proceed to Castellamare del Golfo.
Not rich in attractions it is an ancient fishing village whose main attraction is the 17 th C castle that gives the name to the bay.
Enjoy some time at the beach where the water is considered to be the purest in Sicily. This tour is for a relaxing day, however if you wish to skip the beach stop you may go back to Palermo to see the highlights of the city.
RATES:
Pax |
1-2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
Extra passenger |
Rate |
450.00 |
500.00 |
550.00 |
600.00 |
750.00 |
50.00 |
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NOTES:
- Duration: 9 hours.
- Please bring all necessary for shower and bathing
PAYMENTS:
All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment in Dollars, Euro, traveller cheque or personal cheque. Rate includes driver-guide for the whole tour.
Please note that the driver will not enter sites but give running commentaries of what you are seeing and give enough time to visit each sight.
Price DO NOT include neither lunch nor entrance fees. |
