Occhiolà - A Nativity Scene in the Erei Mountains - Grammichele

February 12, 2017
Our walk begins with an excursion into the Marineo woods, where we will follow a trail offering panoramic views of the valley leading to Licodia. We will continue with a stop at an ancient masseria (traditional farmhouse); places where silence blends with a landscape rich in millennia of history.
Afterward, we will head to the archaeological site... For our visit to the Occhiolà site, we will be accompanied by archaeologist Irene Novello, a member of the non-profit organization Terravecchia di Grammichele. www.fondazioneterravecchia.com
“The year 1693 began with a catastrophe that brought destruction across Eastern Sicily, permanently altering the morphology and structure of several cities of the time; one of these was Occhiolà.”
Today’s excursion will take you to discover enchanted places and ghostly landscapes where nature has taken its course, and where humanity found itself unprepared in the face of such immense power.
We will embark on a medium-difficulty hike, crossing roads and trails within the municipality of Grammichele—an ideal spot for trekking far from urban centers, fully immersed in nature and winter landscapes.

Fee: € 10.00, includes guide service, RCT insurance, and organization.
Expenses not included: packed lunch and fuel costs for travel.
Meeting point: Sunday at 08:30 AM, at the central Piazza Carlo Maria Carafa (Grammichele).
End of excursion: 04:30 PM, at the Marineo woods.
Travel: own car
Difficulty: medium.
Lunch: packed
Route: 6 hours of walking – Trails, mule tracks, historic royal paths (regie trazzere), and forest roads.
Required equipment: trekking attire (layered clothing recommended), small backpack, rain jacket (k-way), hiking boots, waterproof jacket, hat, sweater, 1.5 liters of water.
Guide: Salvatore Nicosia and Vito Cutrone: contact 333 7447419 - 368 7348961
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