Things to do in Ribera, Sicily

Experience the outstanding beauty of Sicily in an exciting way, by riding a quad off the beaten path. Join this guided tour and travel through underpasses, river fords, and wooded areas. Take in marvelous views of the coast and visit the ruins of the historic Poggiodiana Castle. Begin your adventure with a briefing in Ribera. Learn how to use your vehicle, receive safety rules, and learn the details of your route. Immerse yourself in nature, riding along the banks of the river and the wild coast of Pianagrande, and being surrounded by wild animals. Pass by the medieval Poggiodiana Castle for the chance to stop and gaze at its ruins. Admire a variety of landscapes and sites you would not be able to reach with a car or on foot.

Navigate through the Province of Agrigento on a quad tour with all the gear you need for a safe and adventurous ride, including a helmet and single-use balaclava. Experience different sights and landscapes depending on the path you choose. Start your tour with a briefing from the staff who will explain how to drive the vehicle. Then, choose to explore three paths: Path 1: Starting from the historic center of the city of Ribera toward the castle of Poggiodiana, admire the Canyon of the Verdura River. Visit wilder areas and take in views from the Saccensi Coast up to Eraclea Minoa. Running along the wild coast of Piana Grande, reach the Secca Grande seafront, where there will be a snack stop offered by the staff. Then, crossing the Magazzolo Lake, reach Borgo Bonsignore, a splendid location chosen by Google Camp 2015. Path 2: Starting from the historic center of Ribera, maneuver through dirt roads and paths. Reach wooded areas up to the area called Monte di Sara. Be surrounded by rich and native vegetation, like the Palma Nana (evergreen palm plant). Make a short snack stop before leaving for the top of a promontory where you can admire the valleys of the Platani River and Magazzolo Lake. Path 3: From the historic center of Ribera, drive on dirt roads until you reach Magazzolo Lake. Skirting the lake, be surrounded by fields and paths until you reach a forest of eucalyptus and pine trees. Stop for a snack offered by the staff before heading to the final destination, Diga Castello, a place with smells and colors that will leave you breathless.

The price is per quad and not per person. The experience will begin with a briefing during which your guides will explain how to drive the quad. Starting from the historic center of the city of Ribera towards the Poggiodiana Castle, it will be possible to admire the Canyon of the Verdura river. You will immerse yourself in the wildest areas of the hinterland through paths accessible only with this type of vehicle. You will cross river fords and underpasses and then climb up plateaus with breathtaking views. The route is very scenic, not particularly demanding and absolutely accessible to everyone.