From Mineo to Grammichele

May 14, 2023
Today, we will discover places that are far apart yet united by history, traditions, and nature. Our route today will be a continuous layering of hilly landscapes, forests, clay areas, and volcanic basalts. Starting from Mineo, a splendid city in the province of Catania, after a delightful urban walk where we will immerse ourselves in the town's history, we will head out of town to join a typical trazzera (ancient rural path) of the Iblei countryside. Passing under Monte Calvario, we will head towards the Bosco di Marineo. This area is characterized by the presence of majestic eucalyptus trees, which give the place the feeling of a soft green cushion. After our lunch break, having enjoyed a pleasant hike through the undergrowth, our final destination will be Grammichele. This place is the perfect spot to conclude a wonderful day. Finally, after enjoying the scenery, we will cross a short urban stretch that will lead us to discover the hexagonal town center.

Highlight: Enjoying and learning about history, traditions, and nature.
Fee: € 15,00 - Includes guide services, accident insurance, and excursion organization. For insurance purposes, we kindly ask you to send us your full name and tax code (codice fiscale).
The fee does not include: travel to and from the meeting point.
Meeting point: Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 09:00 AM at Piazza Buglio – Mineo. Here is the link for the Google location.
https://goo.gl/maps/EkNiWwuo6K8WcsZ97
End of excursion: 05:00 PM in Grammichele.
For any other meeting points: please contact the numbers below.
Route: approximately 5 hours of walking, on marked and unmarked trails, forest tracks, and short urban stretches.
Travel: own car
Difficulty: moderate
Required equipment: trekking clothing, small backpack, k-way, hiking boots, waterproof jacket, hat, sweater, 1.5 liters of water.
N.B.: the excursion may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events, in which case the guide will make the final decision. A few days before the excursion, we will send you an email with the latest information.
Guides: Salvatore Nicosia – 3337447419 - Email: [email protected]
Salvatore Marletta – 3334987946 - Email: [email protected]
www.ciaotrekking.com