A coastal reserve in the province of Trapani, on the eastern side of the Capo San Vito peninsula between Cala Mazzo di Sciacca and Tonnarella dell'Uzzo; most of its territory lies in the municipality of San Vito Lo Capo. It can be explored on foot only, with a south entrance near Scopello and a north entrance towards San Vito Lo Capo.
A car is needed.
What to see
- Cala Mazzo di Sciacca e ingresso sud: Starting point of the trails from the car park at the south entrance.
- Le cale: Along the reserve's coast lie Tonnarella dell'Uzzo, Torre dell'Uzzo, Cala Marinella, Cala Berretta, Cala della Disa, Cala del Varo and Cala Capreria. In bathing season they cannot be reached by sea (Trapani Harbour Master ordinance), except by oar-powered craft.
Getting there
~Only partly reachable by public transport
The Reserve lists Castellammare del Golfo railway station (links to/from Trapani and Palermo, tel. +39 0924 597240). The leg from the station to the Reserve was not verified.
By car
A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, exit Castellammare del Golfo, SS187 towards Trapani for about 4 km, then signs for Scopello; the Reserve's large car park is past the Tonnara. North entrance: SS187, San Vito Lo Capo junction, Villaggio Calampiso.
When to go
Open daily 8:00-16:00 (home page indication; check closure notices). For summer the site advises carrying plenty of water: there are no refill points.
Rules and costs
- Full ticket EUR 5; reduced EUR 3 (students, police, scouts, environmentalists); free under 8 and disabled visitors with companions. Electronic payments only.
- Hours 8:00-16:00 every day; check the regional closure/safety notice linked on the site.
- Prohibited: camping, fires, pets, leaving marked paths, bringing umbrellas, chairs, inflatables or boats to the coves, picking plants, disturbing animals, leaving litter. Trails are for walkers only.
- Closed trekking shoes advised; high trails reach almost 900 m; emergencies: 112.
- Trapani Harbour Master Ordinance 20/2018, art. 4 letter b: motorised navigation within 100 m of the coast is banned except for authorised passenger-excursion and diving vessels; anchoring banned within 50 m; in bathing season access to seven coves between Tonnarella dell'Uzzo and Cala Mazzo di Sciacca (excluded) is banned, with exceptions for oar-powered craft.
Tips
- Start early and carry water and non-perishable food: there are no refill points.
- Choose your entrance based on where you leave the car: crossing between the two requires planning the return.
Where a detail could not be found on an official source we do not include it: always check times and fares on the official site before you go.
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