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Itinerari del Gusto

Experience of the area

Optional Custonaci Tuna and Tuna Traps

Tonnara di Cofano (or Tono) — Monte Cofano Reserve

A tuna trap of 1404 left almost entirely to nature: its four-pointed star-shaped defensive tower emerges from the Mediterranean scrub of the reserve, on one of the wildest stretches of coast on the itinerary. The new story widens the stop to the Mangiapane Cave, the Sanctuary and the Art and Faith Museum, following stone as a thread between devotion, rural life and coast.

Tonnara di Cofano a Custonaci

The experience

A tuna trap of 1404 left almost entirely to nature: its four-pointed star-shaped defensive tower emerges from the Mediterranean scrub of the reserve, on one of the wildest stretches of coast on the itinerary. The new story widens the stop to the Mangiapane Cave, the Sanctuary and the Art and Faith Museum, following stone as a thread between devotion, rural life and coast.

Town: Custonaci

Categories: Tuna and Tuna Traps

Short hike along the paths of the Monte Cofano Reserve.

View of the star-shaped tower and the remains of the old plant.

Stop at the Gulf of Cornino, among the clearest stretches of sea on the coast.

Visit to the Sanctuary of Maria Santissima di Custonaci and the Art and Faith Museum with its ex-votos.

Entrance to the Mangiapane Cave to get to know the rural village of Scurati.

A walk among limestone rock, Mediterranean scrub and wild herbs of Monte Cofano.

Choose a stretch of path suited to the group and combine the Reserve with the Mangiapane Cave; comfortable shoes and the cooler hours are recommended.

Kiosks and refreshment stops in Cornino — local catch.

Cassatelle in broth with ricotta and mint and Spincia of Custonaci, a traditional sweet tied to festivals.

Stop on an itinerary

The Tuna and Tuna Traps Itinerary

This experience is stop 4 of the route.

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Tonnara di Cofano (or Tono) — Monte Cofano Reserve

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