Riserva Naturale Orientata Torre Salsa
Riserva Naturale Orientata Torre Salsa
Riserva Naturale Orientata Torre Salsa
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Yifei W
43 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Beautiful and wild sea but whole experience was a nightmare. Worst dirt road I've ever driven on. Bushes on the side growing into the road which can sratch your car. On the way back google map took us on a different way out which was a quite steep uphill road with stones. Little Fiat 500 nearly gave up! On the day we went the sea was angry with waves, full of seaweed as well. The opposite to crystal clear. So unless you know the place I don't recommend it.
Written 4 October 2020
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Gary C
Harrogate, UK79 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We read the other reviews, took SS 115 from Sciacca to Torre Salsa, two exits off main road first is Bova Marina second was a bit tighter before some S bends about another 1k towards Siciluarna.
Followed the other reviews looking for entrance "Pantano", we followed the tarmac road onto the sandy track for the nature reserve car park. The track was no issue, steady away in second gear. There are a couple of blind bends and the odd hole or rough section. If it rains some parts of the track could become rutted. Hire car survived no problem.
The car park is a few minutes walk to beach, as mentioned no facilities except for Barry White ice cream van selling ice cream, drinks and ice cream in a brioche bun that I must try.
The beach was clean, sandy and easy to enter, it was quite shallow and suitable for young families.
On the right end of the of the beach there are rocks with sea grass, anemones, crabs, sea snails, sea cucumbers and plenty of fish.
For the south coast with its sandy beaches, snorkeling has been quite poor. Whilst this is not as good as North West areas of the island it suggests some green shoots in the nature reserve for a young reef but will take some years to mature.
Overall we had a great time and would recommend. Don't worry about the track as long as it is dry.
Followed the other reviews looking for entrance "Pantano", we followed the tarmac road onto the sandy track for the nature reserve car park. The track was no issue, steady away in second gear. There are a couple of blind bends and the odd hole or rough section. If it rains some parts of the track could become rutted. Hire car survived no problem.
The car park is a few minutes walk to beach, as mentioned no facilities except for Barry White ice cream van selling ice cream, drinks and ice cream in a brioche bun that I must try.
The beach was clean, sandy and easy to enter, it was quite shallow and suitable for young families.
On the right end of the of the beach there are rocks with sea grass, anemones, crabs, sea snails, sea cucumbers and plenty of fish.
For the south coast with its sandy beaches, snorkeling has been quite poor. Whilst this is not as good as North West areas of the island it suggests some green shoots in the nature reserve for a young reef but will take some years to mature.
Overall we had a great time and would recommend. Don't worry about the track as long as it is dry.
Written 3 August 2018
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Richard Barnhardt
Charlottesville, VA47 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We never did get into the reserve because we did not realize that there are two entrances. We were driving toward Agrigento from the west and turned off at Montallegro when we saw the sign for Riversa Torre Salsa. We followed the signs until we came to an impassable muddy road and could not continue. It took a long time to understand the problem. Our guide book was directing us to the eastern entrance closer to Agrigento. From what we could tell, it is easy to enter the reserve this way and it takes you directly to the beach. So make sure you are going to the right entrance!
Written 26 April 2015
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SherpaP
Binfield, UK448 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Fabulous beach stretching many kilometres and for once on sicily we appreciated the poor organisation and lack of information from the Sicilian authorities as this probably helps to keep this place quiet.
We couldn't get to the WWF centre as the dirt track was blocked by tree cutters so we followed advice from another TA reviewer and headed just back up the road to the Torre Salsa Agriturismo and parked there. A bit steep at €10 euro but you get to reach a remote part of the beach down a further private track into the woods just behind the beach where you can park and then walk 5 minutes through the dunes onto the beach. By all accounts the Agriturismo is very well rated and looked a great spot to stay if we return to Sicily.
The beach is stunning. Sandy and generally clean, beautiful clear warm water in July and vistas in all directions will get your iPhone camera clicking. From where we chose to pitch for the day there was 2 other couples about 500 metres away in each direction so very very peaceful. No facilities at all so take everything you need, though if you walk about 2km round the beach there is a small beach cafe and slightly busier area from another point of access (montallegro marina?)
To get to Torre Salsa in the first place, get off the SS115 at the Montallegro exit from where it's signposted and about 15 minutes drive.
We couldn't get to the WWF centre as the dirt track was blocked by tree cutters so we followed advice from another TA reviewer and headed just back up the road to the Torre Salsa Agriturismo and parked there. A bit steep at €10 euro but you get to reach a remote part of the beach down a further private track into the woods just behind the beach where you can park and then walk 5 minutes through the dunes onto the beach. By all accounts the Agriturismo is very well rated and looked a great spot to stay if we return to Sicily.
The beach is stunning. Sandy and generally clean, beautiful clear warm water in July and vistas in all directions will get your iPhone camera clicking. From where we chose to pitch for the day there was 2 other couples about 500 metres away in each direction so very very peaceful. No facilities at all so take everything you need, though if you walk about 2km round the beach there is a small beach cafe and slightly busier area from another point of access (montallegro marina?)
To get to Torre Salsa in the first place, get off the SS115 at the Montallegro exit from where it's signposted and about 15 minutes drive.
Written 16 July 2015
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Daria
Monza, Italy39 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
If you go to this place please don't leave trash around! you can park for 3 euros at the WWF parking. There are no facilities on that part of the beach. It's virgin and beautiful. If you walk to the right you will find the white smooth rock! enjoy and preserve the beauty of this amazing place
Written 13 July 2015
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FoodWonders
Aberdeen, UK12 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We were here for over 11 days and each day we visited different beach however none and I mean none of them was clean and as beautiful as this one. We entered via Agriturismo Torre Salsa, there is a fee involved but as we really wanted to go we paid £5 per car, £4 per adult and since our child was under 5 we didn't pay (otherwise £3). After a short drive we parked almost at the beach and there was plenty of spaces.
As I mentioned the beach was clean and beautiful with plenty of spaces to put your things down. Water is crystal clear which made snorkeling a good fun. The beach is also suitable for kids. There is also a restaurant by the entrance but we never been as had other dinner arangements. Beach is open until 7pm.
As I mentioned the beach was clean and beautiful with plenty of spaces to put your things down. Water is crystal clear which made snorkeling a good fun. The beach is also suitable for kids. There is also a restaurant by the entrance but we never been as had other dinner arangements. Beach is open until 7pm.
Written 27 August 2017
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Eleonora Eleo H... A
39 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
This is one of the best places I've ever visited.
The sea is beautiful, with clear water, only a bit cold, and a beach with fine and white sand.
The day I went there was really hot with a lot of wind, but my friends and I were able to enjoy the place.
The parking is big, but you have to pay for staying there, 3 euros for a day. At the entrance there's someone who takes the money and explains briefly what kind of beaches you can find and where.
There's the first one, in order of distance from the parking zone, that's covered in sand, the second one is a mix between sand and rocks and the last one is particular because there are rocks who form little natural lakes where the water is calm even if flow is strong.
It's a very isolated place, there's only green, the sea and the beach. No bars, no organization of any kind, only a little ice-cream van.
The only thing I can object is that the indications for this place are really confused and it's difficult to reach since the road signs stop at a certain point leaving you completely lost.
It's a magnificent place and it could be more indicated.
The sea is beautiful, with clear water, only a bit cold, and a beach with fine and white sand.
The day I went there was really hot with a lot of wind, but my friends and I were able to enjoy the place.
The parking is big, but you have to pay for staying there, 3 euros for a day. At the entrance there's someone who takes the money and explains briefly what kind of beaches you can find and where.
There's the first one, in order of distance from the parking zone, that's covered in sand, the second one is a mix between sand and rocks and the last one is particular because there are rocks who form little natural lakes where the water is calm even if flow is strong.
It's a very isolated place, there's only green, the sea and the beach. No bars, no organization of any kind, only a little ice-cream van.
The only thing I can object is that the indications for this place are really confused and it's difficult to reach since the road signs stop at a certain point leaving you completely lost.
It's a magnificent place and it could be more indicated.
Written 21 August 2015
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Ivan Kalmar
Toronto, Canada51 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
It's quite unbelievable that you can still find such an almost untouched, open beach in Italy. Don't give up if you at first don't find it. There is a nature reserve but the road may be unpassable, so go through the "Agriturismo" with its park gate, pay 3 euro, and drive on, you can park at the end of any of the several paths to the beach.
Written 14 June 2014
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dannyclough
Colchester, UK11 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Relatively quiet and worth a visit. Like manyof the tourist spots, close to neglected countryside. At least it was accessible.
Written 26 October 2011
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MersMajid
Paris, France39 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We have tried the beaches around Syracusa , including the nature reserve, the various beaches around Agrigento but this has been the best so far. Kind of regretted going on the last day of our stay in Agrigento as we would have gone back.
Long sandy beach and very quiet. Took a walk and stumbled upon some nudists though.
Long sandy beach and very quiet. Took a walk and stumbled upon some nudists though.
Written 13 August 2018
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francesco r
Belmonte Mezzagno, Italy
BUONA SERA. Una cortesia: mi sapete dire come posteggiare vicino alla spiaggia di Torre Salsa? Ho sentito parlare di una applicazione tramite cui si può prenotare il parcheggio attiguo. Grazie
Written 8 July 2020
Per quanto riguarda la applicazione, non so dirti nulla. Noi abbiamo parcheggiato le macchine fuori dall'area della Riserva, cioè sulla strada non asfaltata in prossimità del cartello "Ingresso Pantano": c'era lo spazio sufficiente e abbiamo lasciato lì cinque automobili. Ho visto però che la maggior parte delle auto in arrivo proseguivano lungo la stradella oltre il cartello per giungere, qualche centinaio di metri più in là, che noi abbiamo raggiunto a piedi, ad uno spiazzo-parcheggio a pagamento. Saluti. L.
Written 10 July 2020
I would like to a 25km walk. What you recommend not to get lost?
Written 20 September 2019
Salve a tutti,
la spiaggia di Torre Salsa è all'interno di una riserva maturale e più specificatamente in zona A . l'accesso ai cani in tutte le zone A delle riserve di tutto il mondo è vietato così come più in generale nelle riserve naturali. E' una questione di rispetto delle norme e di legalità . le motivazioni sono varie lì vale una per tutte : è un sito di nidificazione di tartarughe marine e lo scavre di un cane (che nulla fa se non il proprio ) distruggerebbe un nido stessa cosa come azione di disturbo per altri esseri viventi
Written 24 October 2021
ciao, da quale agriturismo siete passati, quanta strada sterrata avete dovuto fare? quanto costa il parcheggio, visto che hai specificato che il ticket è piu alto? di la 3€ parcheggio tutto il giorno, venti minuti di strada sterrata e duecento metri a piedi per la spiaggia, voi? grazie
Written 2 August 2017
ci sono due accessi. uno va verso l'azienda torre salsa . ha un costo di accesso differenziato auto e passeggeri. l'altro lungo la sterrata porta ad un parcheggio privato in località Funcitedda.
Written 18 August 2017
Io credo proprio di no intanto perché la
Strada non lo consente. Poi non so se è consentito, meglio chiedere al WWF che gestisce l'area .
Written 2 August 2017
ciao, volevo chiedere se per raggiungere la spiaggia in macchina si debba utilizzare una strada impervia. abbiamo l'auto a noleggio e non vorrei rovinarla, non vorrei avere problemi. Altrimenti a piedi? distanza?
Written 11 July 2016
La strada é in parte sterrata, solo in 3 o 4 punti bisogna stare molto attenti, basta andare piano. Io ho preso la strada che va verso la parete di marna.
Written 12 July 2016
Come si può raggiungere la riserva con un autobus/pullman da Siculiana? Grazie
Written 5 July 2016
Bisogna arrivare in pullman a Siculiana a da lì prenotare la visita gratuita con il
Wwf siculiana con qualche giorno di anticipo , vi accompagneranno in riserva loro
Written 5 July 2016
nel periodo estivo, se prendi per l ingresso pantano, puoi arrivarci tranquillamente in auto procedendo a passo d' uomo, e arrivati ad un parcheggio, trovi un uomo rispettosissimo e gentile paghi 3 euro per l' intera giornata per l' auto, la spiaggia è libera.
Written 31 January 2016
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