The hidden wonders of the Mediterranean include the Egadi archipelago near Trapani. All three members of the archipelago- Levanzo, Marettimo and Favignana, – nature reserve. The little sunny island of Sicily (7 km off the coast of Sicily) is dominated in the west by Montana Grossa, which, contrary to its name, rises only 302 m…
Category: Province of Trapani
San Vito lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo is a charming little coastal town hidden on the north-western shores of Sicily, Italy. It is located in a valley between spectacular mountains, and is home to a public beach popular with local vacationers and travelers from abroad. Administratively San Vito lo Capo is a part of Trapani province with its…
Mazara del Vallo
Mazara del Vallo is a small town best known for its fishing and agriculture, located in the province of Trapani on the South Western coast of Sicily. The city center is an Arabic quarter called the Casbah, as the heritage of Arabic architectures. Museo del Satiro in piazza Plebiscito, where the ‘Dancing Satyr’ can be…
Scopello
Scopello, situated in a rocky inlet, is an idyllic small village in the northwestern corner of Sicily, found to the west of Palermo Airport. The beauty of this place has recently attracted film directors and famous photographers. Scopello and its famous rock towers (Faraglioni di Scopello) have appeared in the film Ocean’s Twelve. A couple…
Alcamo
Alcamo is located in the northwestern part of Sicily, under the Bonifato Mountain, in the background of Castellamare Bay. Alcamo Marina offers an excellent sandy beach. This is approx. 6 km from the center of Alcamo and 5 km from Castellammare del Golfo. During the summer season, the Alcamo Marina is very popular, with plenty…
Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo is a lovely little Sicilian coastal town along the northwest harbour of Sicily, close to Balestrate. The city’s view is dominated by it’s old Castello, it’s biggest attraction. In the summer period the harbour comes to life at night while in the morning you can see a lot of fishermen going out…