Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Sutera — Borgo Presepe & Monte San Paolino
Sicily
Sutera's houses spiral up the slopes of Monte San Paolino, a rock spur topped by the cave hermitage of the town's patron saint. A stepped path climbs from the old quarter through the terraced houses to the hermitage, with a wide view over the wheat country of central Sicily from the top.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
March – November
Parking · Free
Free parking below the old town of Sutera.
Water
Fountain in the town.
Highlights
- Rock-spur hermit's cave at the summit
- Spiralling terraced town layout
- View over central Sicilian wheat country
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the path up to the hermitage.
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