Macari, also spelled Makari, sits on the slope above the Gulf of Monte Cofano. Its appeal is the landscape: viewpoints, small coves and sunsets, with San Vito nearby for village services.
The viewpoint: stop in the right place
The view takes in the Isulidda coast and Monte Cofano. Visit during a transfer or in the late afternoon, using permitted stopping areas. The approach road is not a parking bay for taking photographs.
Bue Marino, Isulidda and Santa Margherita
Bue Marino is pebbly, Isulidda combines pebbles and rock, and Santa Margherita has a sandy shore. They are different places, not three names for one beach. Choose by water access, your equipment and whether you are travelling with children; individual profiles and maps are in the beach guide.
Where to stay and how to get around
Staying in the hamlet prioritises views and quiet over a beach on the doorstep. Check road gradients, the actual walking route to the sea and parking. A short map distance is not always an easy walk with bags or a pushchair.
An afternoon on the coast
Choose one cove for the afternoon, then head uphill for the gulf views. If wind or waves make swimming unappealing, enjoy the scenery without forcing a rocky descent. For dinner, choose between the hamlet and San Vito village.
A day by the sea without a car: shuttles from San Vito
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Santa Margherita Bay · Macari and Castelluzzo
Plan a day on the western coast with departure from San Vito and collection at your hotel or apartment. The shuttle serves Santa Margherita Bay, between Macari and Castelluzzo; it does not serve every individual cove.
The listing offers two indicative departure/return combinations: 09:00–16:00 or 10:30–17:30, daily except Saturday. Published prices: adults €10, children aged 3–10 €7. Booking required, subject to availability and a minimum of 3 passengers.
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Zingaro · north entrance
Request a transfer from San Vito to the northern side of the reserve, with collection and return at your hotel or apartment. Continue on foot after arrival and allow time to reach the agreed meeting point for the return journey.
Published indicative departure/return times are 08:30–15:30 and 10:00–17:30. Adults €15 per person return; children aged 0–2 travel free. Departures are subject to availability, advance booking and at least 4 participants. Ask separately about reserve admission charges and conditions.
View and request the Zingaro shuttle ↗Times and prices reflect the service listings checked on 29 October 2026: confirm seasonal operation, availability, pickup point and price before booking. For Zingaro, bring water and closed shoes and check the reserve manager’s notices. +39 0923 974429
Useful places on the map
Plan your next stop
Public Archive of the Municipality of San Vito Lo Capo · SanVitoVirtual, created by Francesco Ferla.
Sources and review
Editorial review: 29 October 2026. For current times, availability, conditions and notices, consult the linked organisations directly.