Cava d'Aliga
Guesthouse U Marchisi is really near Cava d'Aliga, a small seaside town with a beautiful and relaxing mediterranean beach, just 5 minutes by car from the splendid Baroque town of Scicli.
Cava d'Aliga is a quite town and is a perfect location for couples and families. All the amenities you need are provided at the beach including: free parking, free showers, bar, supermarket and restaurants.
The economy of the town is mainly based on agriculture and thanks to this the sea water is always clean and clear.
To the east of the beach there is a rocky coast, leading 5 km to the amazing beach of Sampieri. From the beach of Cava d'Aliga you can walk on the “Via del Mare“, there is a long and beautiful path over the rocks (around 3 km). In Via del Mare you will cross “la Grotta”and will see “Il Corvo“, “il Faro del Corvo” ( Corvo's lighthouse ) and the “Spaccazza”.
La Grotta is a natural cave in the rocks at the beginning of the Via del Mare trail. La Spaccazza is a big cut in the rocks (around 15 meters long and 6m deep, and around 7m deep the end of Via del Mare). In both areas locals go to cliff jump into the sea.
Il Corvo is a small natural rock port, at the middle of the Via del Mare. Around 15 years ago it was used by local fishermen.
The lighthouse of Corvo was formally used by police to check the coast, but is no longer in service. Corvo is near the Spaccazza and surrounded by the most beautiful part of the rocky coast. Recently in this site, like in Scicli, Modica and Ragusa Ibla the popular tv series “ Il Commissario Montalbano” was filmed.
Many people go to Via del Mare to sit on the rocks and enjoy the afternoon views aswell as the colourful evening sunsets.
At the west side of the beach, just after a short rocky coast starts Bruca, the longest beach of Scicli's territory. Bruca is a long and idealic beach. From here you can walk 4 km to Donnalucata, crossing en-route the beach of Filippa. The beach of Bruca is mainly frequented by locals and is not overcrowded.
In essence (with the exception of mid August) all of the beaches, like the towns, are never overcrowded allowing you to enjoy Sicily in complete relaxation. The sea, beach, amazing sicilian food and architechture will ensure you enjoy your stay and be eager to return soon!
Ask b&b Scicli U Marchisi manager Nicola for up-to-date information regarding the best restaurants, serving tipical Sicilian of the highest quality at the best price.