Grotta dell'Uzzo, Zingaro North
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Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular

Grotta dell'Uzzo, Zingaro North

Sicily

The northern section of the Riserva Naturale Zingaro (from Scopello) reaches the Grotta dell'Uzzo — a cave with continuous human habitation from 8000 BC, one of the most important Mesolithic sites in Sicily. The cave overlooks a rocky cove. The north side of the reserve has smaller, quieter beaches than the south. Bonelli's eagle and Eleonora's falcon hunt the reserve headlands.

Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
April – June, September – October

Highlights

  • Grotta dell'Uzzo — human habitation from 8000 BC Mesolithic
  • Quieter beaches on the north section of the reserve
  • Bonelli's eagle and Eleonora's falcon on the headlands

With your dog

Reserve trail; dogs on leash.