Cava d'Aliga: Beach and Coastal Trail

Cava d'Aliga on Sicily’s southern coast has a small bay of fine sand framed by rocky cliffs. Visitors staying there can combine the beach with the coastal trail, but should check current accessibility and trail conditions.

Beach and Cave

• Cava d'Aliga beach is framed by two imposing rocky cliffs that form a natural bay.
• Cava d'Aliga beach has fine sand.
• Cava d'Aliga is a small bay that swimmers can swim across.
• Grotta dei Contrabbandieri is a natural sea cave illuminated by sunlight.
• Grotta dei Contrabbandieri can be reached on foot along the coast from the eastern side of Cava d'Aliga’s main beach.

Coastal Trail and Local History

• The hiking trail on the Itinerario della costa marina to Parco extraurbano di Costa di Carro is about 3.6 km long.
• The hiking trail on the Itinerario della costa marina to Parco extraurbano di Costa di Carro is of moderate to fairly low difficulty and is suitable for teenagers and adults.
• Tambeach, a sport played mainly in summer, was first formalized in Cava d'Aliga in 1975; the first Tamburelli tournament was held there.

Choose Suitable Accommodation

Grotta dei Contrabbandieri is described as accessible on foot along the coast; this does not guarantee access in all weather or water conditions. The 3.6-kilometre distance applies to the specified hiking trail. Check the type of accommodation, distance from the beach and availability for each individual listing.

For regional context: Ragusa.