Sutera — Borgo Presepe & Monte San Paolino
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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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