Monte Monaco is the northernmost summit in the
north- south heading range of Parco Naturale dello Zingaro, a
National Parc in the northwest of Sicily, west of the capital
Palermo. Though not very high it rises directly above the
Mediterranean sea with an almost perpendicular rockface to the
north, which gives Monte Monaco a tall appearance.
Monte Monaco towers high above Capo San Vito, a
narrow cape which stretches out to the north and forms the western
boundary of a huge gulf, the Golfo di Castellamare. The village San
Vito lo Capo lies on the end of this cape and directly below Monte
Monaco. It offers great bathing opportunities, the village beach is
really beautiful.
As this hike is not longer than about 3 hours,
there is plenty of time to hit the beach or to tackle the bald
Pizzo di Sella (704 m), standing south of Monte Monaco.
Cache itself is hidden some 30-40 meters away
and a bit lower than cross under big boulder. Route to box over
boulders is safe and you should not go close to edges or do
anything dangerous, even if your GPS says so. No gear required.
For more detailed access information please
visit
SummitPost.org website.