Tramontana Itinerary – Between Nature and Culture – Ustum Cultural Programme
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Itinerary # 2 Touristic Archaeological Geological Naturalistic

Tramontana Itinerary – Between Nature and Culture

Archaeological and geological itinerary. The carriage road, restored with volcanic stone by the Sicily Region, runs along the entire northern coastline of the island.

Symbol

Little Orange Square

Distance

3 km

Elevation difference

20 meters. Simple

Width

3 meters long, 0.70 meters wide.

Trail bottom conditions

Discreet. First half drivable, second half rural

Suitable for

Adults All Children and teenagers Families

from May to October
Time: From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Departure: Ustica Town Hall Square

Description

A scenic, geological, and archaeological itinerary crossing the island, starting from the old confinement gendarmerie built in tuff stone, located about 100 meters from the town hall square. From here, you move to the nearby entrance of the Tramontana trail. The cobbled path runs along the entire northern part of the island, passing by the cemetery with its adjacent namesake cove and then encountering the magnificent Faraglioni rocks, opposite the most important Sicanian village in the Mediterranean dating back to the Middle Bronze Age.

Highlights

Recommended clothing

hiking boots, comfortable athletic clothing, long pants, a water bottle, and a cap

Important Notes

The Gorgo Salato is a great place for birdwatching.

Itinerary Data

Place
N/NW Tramontana wind
Start of the itinerary
Ustica Town Hall Square
End of itinerary
Passo della madonna
Movements
On foot

Recommended Period

from May to October

Time: From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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