We recommend the following excursions from Scafa:
- Cefalú, where the old fortress and the Norman cathedral form the town’s profile and atmosphere
- The Aeolian islands
- Tindari and the Greek theatre
- Naso, only 10 km from the coast
- The Nebrodi mountains: The Nebrodi mountains have fabulous scenery with green pastures, shepherds’ cottages and ancient paths. Here are old villages once inhabited by Sicilian aristocratic families. The districts in the region are today a designated Nature Reserve. Along old paths and small tracks you can enjoy wonderful views over the sea and Mount Etna.
- Palermo, Etna and Messina. If you do a longer drive you can go to Taormina or the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento.
Naso, which is situated 10 km inland, is an ancient medieval town. The town functioned as a summer residence for Palermo aristocratic families up until in end of the 19th century, when a landslide swept away more than 80 houses as it careered down the mountainside to the valley. Today there are about 1000 inhabitants, most of whom work in agriculture.
Here you can find the Roman amphitheatre, bathing facilities, various houses and most impressive of all a large basilica combining both Greek and Roman building styles. There is also a little archaeological museum connected to the excavations.
The Nebrodi Mountains are a part of the Sicilian Appennines, which cover approximately 70 km of the island’s north coast. The area is renowned for its diverse vegetation, waterways and lakes that all play their part in the complex ecological balance of the area.
