Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Fiume Alcantara

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Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Fiume Alcantara

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Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Fiume Alcantara

02:56

10.9km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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Parco dell'Alcantara

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2.53 km

Cuba of Santa Domenica

Highlight • Religious Site

Hidden in the hills of the Alcantara valley, the Cuba, or church of Santa Domenica, is a fascinating mystery of the past. Its construction, estimated between the 7th and 9th …

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Cuba of Santa Domenica

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Nice old church. Unfortunately not accessible, but you can take a look through the gate.

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2.69 km

View of Castiglione di Sicilia

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7.69 km

Alcantara River in the Parco dell'Alcantara

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Danger! River crossing only possible when there is little water!

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8.14 km

Old Railway Crossing and Station

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Old railroad crossing and train station in the middle of the prairie.

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10.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

2.07 km

1.44 km

Surfaces

4.71 km

2.78 km

2.63 km

587 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

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Sunday 11 October

21°C

13°C

62 %

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Comments

April 6, 2025,Boucle Cuba byzantine – Belle vue panoramique au départ de Castiglione di Sicilia

Magnificent hike in the Alcantara gorges in Sicily, too bad the ford crossing was impassable because the level was too high, we had to turn back

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Cuba of Santa Domenica – Cuba of Santa Domenica loop from Fiume Alcantara

Cuba of Santa Domenica

Cuba of Santa Domenica

View of Castiglione di Sicilia

Alcantara River in the Parco dell'Alcantara

Old Railway Crossing and Station

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