Woods and Picnic Areas - West of Sicily

Woods and Picnic Areas

Natural museums open for millennia.

EXPLORE
Rolling hills and plains, dense vegetation and varied fauna, ponds and picnic areas.

You can find this and more in the woods of the west of Sicily. If you want to have a picnic, take a break or enjoy breathtaking views, immerse yourself in the area’s largest “green lungs”: the woods of Scorace, Monte Baronia or Angimbè.

Speleology

Castellammare del Golfo

Queen Margherita Municipal Park

Castellammare del Golfo

The Caves

Castellammare del Golfo

Coast and Beaches

Castellammare del Golfo

Squares and historic neighborhoods

Castellammare del Golfo

Watchtowers

Castellammare del Golfo

Scopello Village, Scopello Baglio

Castellammare del Golfo

Crociferi Palace

Castellammare del Golfo

Speleology

Castellammare del Golfo
Alongside a speleological guide, you can visit caves within the Oriented Nature Reserve of Lo Zingaro, where you can admire typical karst phenomena of the region. Of particular interest is the mountai...

Queen Margherita Municipal Park

Castellammare del Golfo
On the main street of Castellammare del Golfo, Corso Bernardo Mattarella, you can access the Villa Comunale, a green space where you can find a moment of relaxation and refreshment. Upon entering, you...

Trekking in the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Castellammare del Golfo
The Oriented Nature Reserve of Zingaro is wonderfully suited for trekking activities along three paths at different altitudes and difficulty levels. You can choose to take the coastal path, the most l...

The Caves

Castellammare del Golfo
The area between Castellammare del Golfo and Scopello is rich in caves, many characterized by a system of interconnected well-like entrances both horizontally and vertically. Many of these caves were ...

Segesta Thermal Baths, in the district of Ponte Bagni

Castellammare del Golfo
Near Castellammare del Golfo, you can find the Segesta Thermal Baths, located in a charming place all year round. There are three springs known as Bagno delle Femmine, Grotta Regina, and Nuova Sorgent...

Oriented Nature Reserve of Lo Zingaro

Castellammare del Golfo
From the locations of Scopello and San Vito lo Capo, you can access the Zingaro Nature Reserve, the first natural area in Italy transformed into a reserve, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of citizen...

Coast and Beaches

Castellammare del Golfo
Along the coastline, beautiful sandy beaches and small coves with unique character are hidden, all connected by crystal-clear waters. Next to the castle, you'll find Cala Campana and Cala Petrolo, the...

Squares and historic neighborhoods

Castellammare del Golfo
The symbol of Castellammare is its harbor overlooking the homonymous gulf, next to the Castle. Since at least the 5th century B.C., the harbor has been an important commercial port when Castellammare ...

Watchtowers

Castellammare del Golfo
The areas of Castellammare and Scopello are surrounded by watchtowers, generally called "Saracen towers" because they defended against raids and attacks by pirates. Built in the 16th century using blo...

Ancient tuna fishery of Scopello and Faraglioni

Castellammare del Golfo
Sharp cliffs and two stacks, now symbols of the place, dive into the clear waters of the Scopello sea, just a few kilometres from the southern entrance to the Riserva dello Zingaro, amidst the bright ...

Scopello Village, Scopello Baglio

Castellammare del Golfo
On a hill overlooking the sea stands the village of Scopello, named after the Latin "Scopulus," meaning rock or cliff. Scopello also sits on the ancient Roman site of Cetaria, mentioned on many ancien...

Crociferi Palace

Castellammare del Golfo
Palazzo Crociferi, located in front of Villa Comunale Regina Margherita, is now the seat of the Municipality, the auditorium, and the council chamber. It is one of the oldest buildings in the town. It...
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