Sbarcatore Dei Turchi Augusta, A Secret Beach With Stunning Waters
When you think of Sicily and its abundant beaches, it is hard mentioning and remembering only the best known ones. One of my favorite things to do is go beyond and see what kind of surprises I can find. I have come to accept that often you will find the best suprises in places where we would never have looked for and amaze you.
I want to share with you a corner of blue paradise, where the water is transparent, the shades can vary from emerald green to cobalt blue. I am talking about Augusta, a small municipality, in the province of Syracuse but a stone’s throw from Catania and Ortigia. Outside of this town you can admire the Sbarcatore dei Turchi. Augusta is certainly not a place awarded medals and accolades for its sea or tourism, yet this area can be very inspirational. A place that is still wild and unspoiled, with rocks that enclose this crystal clear sea mirror, are the real symbol of a good conservation of the territory that is not exploited unlike other sea places. The access is steep and not suitable for the elderly and children, the cliff is smooth and has two accesses to the sea from the land or by the sea.
But why is it called the ‘Disembarker of the Turks’? The name derives from the fact that in this area there was the favorite landing spot by Saracen pirates (known as the “I Turks”, as most of them came from present Turkey) who various times tried to invade and conquer the fortified Augusta.
