Santuario di Gulfi to S. Lucia
Chiaramonte Gulfi · about 1 h 15 min by car from Syracuse
The walk
5.6 km out-and-back walk near Chiaramonte Gulfi, up to S. Lucia, 263 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 459 and 688 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina (4.9 km) and lunch at Andrea in Palazzolo Acreide (17.3 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Syracuse: about 1 h 15 min (53 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Syracuse, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
37.03948,14.69066
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina
Chiaramonte Gulfi · 4.9 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Chiaramonte Gulfi and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Andrea in Palazzolo Acreide, 17 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at GURRIERI - Vigneti e Cantina, 4.9 km from the trail.
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