Monte Cofano Oriented Nature Reserve – Sicily: limestone promontories, paths between sea and sky, windswept silences in the Trapani area. The Monte Cofano Oriented Nature Reserve develops around the mountain of the same name, a spectacular limestone massif that rises between the Gulf of Bonagia and the Gulf of Macari. A place where the seascape meets the harshness of the mountains, with jagged coasts, prehistoric caves, cliffs and paths that wind between the rock and the horizon. ⛰️ The mountain overlooking the sea: Monte Cofano, with its 659 meters overlooking the sea, dominates the landscape with its unmistakable triangular silhouette. It is a mountain of limestone origin, which can be walked along panoramic paths that develop on ridges, slopes and coasts, offering unforgettable views of the Egadi Islands and the Trapani countryside. 👉 Tip: Walk along the low coastal ring in the afternoon: the warm light enhances the rocky walls and the profile of the mountain stands out clearly against the blue of the sea. 🌊 Caves and coastal biodiversity: Along the way you will encounter sea and rock caves, such as the Mangiapane Cave, inhabited until the 50s and now an open-air ethnographic museum. The flora is characterized by Mediterranean scrub, with euphorbia, capers and dwarf palm, while the fauna includes birds of prey, small mammals and reptiles. 👉 Tip: Stop at the Mangiapane Cave to learn about the area's farming history and take advantage of the nature viewpoints along the coast. 🥾 Trekking between cliffs and silences: The trails within the reserve vary in difficulty and duration. The coastal ring is accessible and suggestive, while the climb to the summit requires more effort but offers one of the most exciting views of western Sicily. All around, only wind, sea and millenary rocks. 👉 Tip: Set off early for the climb to the top and bring water, a hat and hiking shoes with you: the last section is steeper, but the view is worth every effort. 🏡 Where to stay and what to taste: In the surroundings of the reserve – in particular in Custonaci, San Vito Lo Capo and Castelluzzo – there are farmhouses, holiday homes and small B&Bs surrounded by nature. The local cuisine enhances oily fish, couscous, goat cheeses, pane cunzato and almond desserts. 👉 Tip: After the trek, stop at a country trattoria to enjoy Sicilian specialties made from simple but authentic ingredients, in full harmony with the landscape. Monte Cofano is an essential and powerful place, where every step fills the gaze and every silence leaves room for the voice of the wind.