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Scala dei Turchi Sicily

MIAMI, AUSTRALIA
There are places like Scala dei Turchi ( Turkish Steps) that nature has gifted us all to admire and enjoy. Before visiting this magica place I will confess of never having heard of it before. The only white paradise of limestone I knew of was Pamukkale in Denizli, Turkey which I had visited a few years back. But here I had it right here in Italy and it was even better being just a limestone hill going straight into the blue Mediterranean sea.

It is located just 15 minutes away from the Valley of the Temples and is perfect to be visited on the same day and continue with a relaxing seaside afternoon. The name comes from the Arab pirates that used to anchor their boats on the cliffs and get into the surrounding villages. I saw many people using the white limestone powder mixed with water as a beauty mask covering their face and bodies. I don’t know if this was supposed to be a proper natural spa because I was searching on Google and didn’t find any expert advising this kind of use. On the contrary the Mayor of Realmonte advices against it, so if you visit stay away from it.