At one time, inmates of the agricultural penal colony worked in this area. Today it is a wildlife reserve that is home to various animals, including a colony of griffon vultures, which nest on the cliff here. The trek follows rocky paths and forest tracks, crosses an unspoilt corner of the wildlife reserve to reach some World War II settlements, hidden in the lush Mediterranean maquis.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

• Length of route: 7 km
• Height difference: 250 m
• Difficulty: Hiking (E)
• Duration: 5 hours

The excursion may be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions.

The experience is not suitable for beginners or those without previous trekking experience, as the difficulty is suitable for hikers who have already trekked in steep terrain.

During the trek, there will be at least three stops of 15 minutes each at the following stops:

• Guixera promontory
• Cala San Lorenzo
• Guixera forts

AVAILABLE TIMES

Trekking times vary depending on the period:

• January to May and October to December: 7:45 am on Saturdays and Sundays 
• June to September: 8:45 am daily

ENTRANCE TICKET

For access to the Porto Conte Park it is necessary to purchase the ticket, directly on site, at the counters of the 5 Park attractions included in the ticket: Prigionette, Casa Gioiosa, Villa Romana, M.A.S.E (Antoine de Saint Exupery Museum) and Punta Giglio.

The cost of the ticket is € 8 for adults aged 18 and over, while from 0 to 17 years it is free.