Cofano Bike Park

Custonaci’s main beach, Cala Bukuto is a sandy cove with clear, shallow waters ideal for swimming, families, and visitors with mobility needs. The beach is lined with equipped beach clubs offering sunbeds, umbrellas, and food services. A seaside promenade provides easy parking and access. Cala Bukuto also plays a central role in local tradition — each August, the beach hosts a reenactment of the Madonna of Custonaci’s legendary sea arrival, followed by a torchlit procession to the town’s sanctuary.

Explore the rich marine environment along the coast of Monte Cofano, where underwater cliffs, inlets, and clear waters make for excellent diving and snorkelling. One of the main attractions is the Stella Maris, a submerged statue of the Madonna of Custonaci, placed beneath the waves as a symbolic protector of the sea. Diving tours are available locally, and the area is also suitable for confident snorkellers.

Discovered in 1982 and excavated since 2012, this is the oldest known Islamic granary in Italy. Dating from the 10th–11th centuries during Arab rule in Sicily, the structure was carved into limestone and designed as a fortified communal storehouse. Known as an Aghadir, it features multiple storage chambers and defensive walls. Located on a scenic promontory, it offers a rare look into medieval Islamic rural infrastructure in the western Mediterranean.

A scenic natural park on a rocky outcrop with sweeping views of the Gulf of Bonagia, Mount Cofano, and Mount Erice. The park links Custonaci’s historic centre with the village of Scurati and the Grotta Mangiapane. It features Mediterranean vegetation including dwarf palms, agaves, and carob trees, as well as a rich variety of native flora restored through local reforestation efforts. Historically, the path through the park served as a pilgrimage route to the Chapel of the Crucifix near Monte Cofano.

One of the largest prehistoric caves in western Sicily, Grotta Mangiapane was inhabited from the Upper Paleolithic through the 20th century. It later became a rural hamlet, with houses, animal shelters, and workshops built inside and around the cave. Today, it serves as an open-air museum and hosts cultural events, including a renowned living Nativity scene in December.

Located within the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Custonaci, this small but rich museum offers insight into centuries of Marian devotion. Opened in 2005, it houses a collection of paintings, ex-votos, liturgical items, and devotional objects. Highlights include a 16th-century bas-relief of the Madonna and Child, a faithful copy of the original Madonna of Custonaci painting, the ornate 1831 processional platform (Vara), and the unique Macchinetta crafted by Sicilian migrants in America. Temporary exhibits complement the permanent collection.