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Cave of the Cyclopes Multi-Cache

Hidden : 6/21/2014
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Riserva naturale dello zingaro is the first natural reserve that has been set up in Sicily in May 1981 it stretches along about 7 kilometers of unspoilt coastline of the Gulf of Castellammare. Source: Wikipedia


This cache can only be reached from the sea. By boat, kayak, swimming etc. It's not accessible from the hiking track that runs through the Zingaro reserve, only by water. Boats can be rented in the nearby village Castellammare del Golfo(no boat driving license required) where you will also find a parking spot for your car and in general a nice village to visit. Remember the anchoring limitations that does not allow any anchoring closer than 100m from the coastline and 300m from a beach.

The cache is located in the bay Cala del Varo that you will find approx 5 nautical miles NE of Castellammare del Golfo harbour. You will easily find maps of Zingaro natural reserve with all its bays in the village Castellammare and its boat rental services.

The coordinates gives you your staring point, but is not the actual position of the cache itself since its true position does not allow satellite coverage. From here proceed direction SW for about 10m and you will be very close to find it.

Finding the cache requires some advanced climbing. No need for technical climbing or specific equipment but some previous experiences and good physics is required. Beware of loose rocks.

We recommended to, in search of this cache, make a full day out of it and explore the beautiful coast of Zingaro by boat and the little resturants and castle of Castellammare del Golfo.

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

pnir va n pnir

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)