CYCLING ITINERARY: BIKE ROUTES
BETWEEN PORTOPALO OF C.P. AND PORTO ULISSE

The Terre dei due Mari can be traveled by bicycle in all their extension. During the summer the coastal area, with its beautiful beaches, the promenade and the coastlines, is filled with lovers of two wheels that can enjoy time and space as they please. The dedicated itinerary extends in the southern part of these lands, between Portopalo di Capo Passero and Porto Ulisse. The territory is largely flat: of 24 kilometers of route, the highest point at sea level is 37 meters, so it is suitable for everyone. Passable throughout the year: it mainly develops on driveways and asphalted roads and does not require special equipment or technical bikes. The departure is from the Terrace of the two Seas, panoramic point in the town of Portopalo di Capo Passero. The last stretch of the Ionian Sea and the small islet of Capo Passero follow this route for a while. After passing through the small town of Portopalo, head first towards the harbor, following the port, and then through the vineyards and the cherry trees. The first stage is on the extreme point of the territory: from here the gaze stops at the Isola delle Correnti. The stop is carried out on the little square that precedes the beach, a parking area during the summer. From here, on foot, you can walk the stretch of beach that leads to the island: an isthmus of a few tens of meters walkable during low tide, especially in summer. The longest section of the itinerary is 21 kilometers. Going up the coast, head north-west through cultivated fields, vineyards and protected plants in greenhouses with thousands of cherry tomatoes. The red color of the cluster fruits accompanies us for several kilometers! Then the path turns to the east. You return to pedal along the coast, through the village of Granelli, leaving the province of Syracuse and entering the Ragusa area. Thus we arrive in the incredible expanse of Pantano Longarini waters. During the period of rest (in spring or autumn) it is not rare to see hundreds of pink flamingos passing through these brackish waters: it is a unique show in the world. The peace of this place does not invite to leave: here it really seems that time stops. The last 3 kilometers of route develop along the coast, heading towards one of the most famous destinations in the area: Porto Ulisse. Named in honor of the great Homeric hero, who challenged the ire of the gods of the sea and the sky and landed on one of the most beautiful islands in the world: Sicily. From these cliffs you can see to the west the cliffs of Cirica, close to the "secche di Circe", the cause of many shipwrecks of Roman and Byzantine ships.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Source GAC dei due mari