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A 16th-century Spanish coastal watchtower perched on a rocky promontory that was built to spot pirate raids. Offers panoramic views over the Tyrrhenian Sea and Monte Cofano’s shoreline.
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One of several karst caves within the Monte Cofano reserve. TheCrocifiss cave is approximately 6 m high and 23 m deep, just above a small roadside chapel. It’s part of the group known as the Grotte di Scurati.
Scoperte archeologiche di Mauro Carpinteri
Remains of prehistoric or ancient human presence documented by researcher Mauro Carpinteri, hinting at early habitation of the area.
Cofano Tuna Fishery Tower
A 16th‑century star‑shaped coastal watchtower by the old tuna fishery, unique in Sicily and built to spot pirate raids.
A large prehistoric cave used since Neolithic times, now home to a reconstructed 19th‑century rural hamlet and folk museum. Just outside the reserve’s eastern entrance near Cornino.