Grotta Mangiapane

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.

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.

Monte Cofano is a limestone promontory surrounded by coastal trails offering panoramic sea views, ancient watchtowers, and access to secluded coves. Popular routes include the coastal path connecting the Tonnara di Cofano and Torre San Giovanni, and inland trails that loop around the mountain. Trails range from easy walks to more challenging ascents, suitable for most fitness levels.

While most of the Monte Cofano Reserve is accessible only on foot, guided horseback excursions are available in the surrounding Custonaci area. Rides follow trails through olive groves, Mediterranean scrub, and scenic coastal paths just outside the reserve boundaries. Tours are suitable for all ages and skill levels. Organised by local outfitter Cofano Trekking.

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.

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.