Path 7: Cala Rossa - Bue Marino
It is one of the most beautiful coastal resorts on the island for its landscape, characterised by the large tuff quarries, and for the colours of the sea, from turquoise to purplish blue. When you reach Cala Rossa, looking at Levanzo alone, you will notice large 'portals' on the coast (entrances to large ancient tuff quarries). Descending towards the sea in the centre of the cove, you can follow a steep path that leads to the inside of a quarry-labyrinth built over the centuries by man, representing a classic example of spontaneous architecture. Caution! The quarry is damaged in places. After a swim in the crystal-clear waters of the cove, climb back up to take the path again. Continuing to the right, you reach the Punta di San Vituzzo, where there is a splendid panorama.
From this point, the route continues only for the more experienced (better if accompanied by local guides) along the coastal path, among open quarries, stones and rocky vegetation, where caper trees abound. We then cross the Fra Santo locality with a barely visible path, characterised by hypogean gardens, leading to Bue Marino. The area is called Fra Santo because it is said that a barefoot Augustinian monk lived here for a long time in the 1600s. The path can also be walked in the opposite direction, starting from Bue Marino.
For less experienced hikers, the trail involves returning to the summit via the outward path and proceeding eastwards along the dirt road that runs alongside Fra Santo and ends at Bue Marino.
| Route: | Pedestrian |
| Difficulty: | Experienced |
| Distance: | 1,5 km |
| Time: | 50 min |
| Altitude difference: | 310 m |