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The path to the Water Cave (Grotta dell'Acqua) is partly located in the Infreschi and Masseta Coast marine protected area, which extends from the Punta Spinosa tower in Scario to the Zancale tower in Marina di Camerota. The entire stretch is quite easy to walk, but you should wear hiking boots, bring water, and wear appropriate clothing. You can choose to start from the center of Scario and take a small road uphill near the lighthouse (via Gloria Bortolotti de Poli) or drive the first paved section of about 850 meters and then take a dirt trail. From this point, a flat and panoramic stretch begins in the green Mediterranean scrubland with a first view of the Porticello beach overlooking the Veddonica cliff. You then reach Punta Spinosa where signs indicate the way to the "Grotta dell'Acqua". A short distance later, another sign indicates the descent to the Molara beach. It is about five minutes of descent with slightly challenging steps. But the effort you make on the way back, uphill, is rewarded by the splendid beach made of gravel, sand, and rocks under which you can shelter from the heat in the summer. Continuing along the path to the cave, you will encounter a "carcara" (lime kiln) dug into the ground. The walk then continues downhill until you reach, just above the coastline, the entrance to the natural cavity of the Grotta dell'Acqua. Continuing down for another 5 minutes, you will reach a small beach that seems to be reachable only by land. A charming place with crystal-clear sea where it is worth taking a swim and staying even just to admire the beauty of the place.