The Gentle Iblei Hills, Palazzolo Acreide - San Giacomo

May 1st, 2019
In our ongoing wanderings through our beloved Iblei land, we decided to design and structure a path and a journey from Monterosso to Ibla. “The gentle Iblei hills: an itinerant journey” is the perfect trek to undertake during the spring months. For the habitual walker, “knowledge” leads to both inner and outer growth: and so, these places help us in this constant development. On this journey, we will encounter history, culture, traditions, nature, crafts, and wisdom… but above all, we will “live” the walk. Living the journey & sharing the passion.
2nd Stage: Palazzolo Acreide - San Giacomo.
Akrai was the first colony of Siracusa. Founded in 663 B.C. and built on a strategic, hard-to-reach point, it was primarily established to watch over the surrounding territories. Our walk today will begin from this magnificent place. LeavingPalazzolo behind us, situated at an altitude of about 750 m, and heading south-west, the “path” that will lead us to San Giacomo will open up before us.
The route will be a descent; along the valley, we will cross carob and olive groves, but above all, green expanses of land dedicated to forage crops. Today’s walk will introduce us to the Iblei countryside, gifting us corners of particular beauty created by the gentle hills and the surrounding valleys. The arrival point of this second stage will be San Giacomo Bellocozzo. This district, a hamlet of Ragusa, located at an altitude of around 500 m, is “naturally” nestled in a valley bordering the two main rivers of the area: the Irminio and the Tellaro.

Fee: € 10,00 - Includes guide service, RCT insurance, and organization.
The fee does not include: travel to and from the meeting point.
Meeting point: Wednesday 01/05/2019 at 09:00 AM. Palazzolo Acreide.
End of excursion: Wednesday 01/05/2019 at 05:00 PM. San Giacomo (RG).
For any other meeting locations: please contact the numbers below.
Lunch: packed lunch
Route: approximately 5 hours of walking.
Travel: own car.
Highlight: walking as a sport, walking as knowledge.
Difficulty: challenging
Required equipment: trekking clothing suitable for the season, raincoat, small backpack, hiking boots, windbreaker, gloves, 1.5 liters of water.
Guide: Salvatore Nicosia (AIGAE Guide)
[email protected] – 333/7447419 (Whatsapp – Mail – Phone)
Collaboration: Cutrone Vito
[email protected] – 368/7348961 (Whatsapp – Mail – Phone)
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