Sicily: Tonnara die Scopello

The “Tonnara di Scopello” is an old tuna factory that was closed down years ago.
Nowadays it’s a good place for a dive.

The “Tonnara di Scopello” is an old tuna factory that was closed down years ago.
Nowadays it’s a good place for a dive.
This is one of the most spectacular train trips one can take: the historical "Lezard Rouge" (red lizard") train travels through stony desert landscapes, mountains, gorges, but also stops at green oases. The Lezard rouge used to serve the phosphate mines from Metaloui, but nowadays it is only a tourist attraction. The ancient carriages are a sight themselves, but the main sight is the scenery the train passes through. The train needs less than an hour for the distance and then returns the same way it has come - giving you a second opportunity to take pictures of the spots you missed ...
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April 22nd, 2004 at 10:21 am
Hello! I don’t understand German but your photos speak for themselves. Very nice shots
Ciao from Italy (I’ll put a link to your blog as soon as possible).