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Castellammare del Golfo

A NATURAL AMPHITHEATER ON THE SEA, THE ZINGARO RESERVE, THE FARAGLIONI

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Castellammare del Golfo has a beautiful sandy beach that stretches for miles, overlooking the gulf of the same name – a truly breathtaking sight. The town of Castellammare has developed like an embrace around the ancient castle of Arab origin that overlooks the port, a mooring place for both boaters and fishermen returning from their fishing trips. The natural landscape that surrounds it is equally fascinating and also offers mountain enthusiasts the possibility of interesting outings, thanks to the 1064-metre-high Monte Inici and its trails and caves to explore.

When you talk about Castellammare, you can’t fail to mention Scopello, a picturesque village that grew up around an 18th-century “baglio” (fortified farm), whose coastline is made up of little coves with white pebble beaches: a place that has become the favourite spot of many tourists. In Scopello, there’s also an ancient “tonnara” (tuna fishery) that is well worth a visit, not least for the two spectacular sea stacks that tower above the crystal-clear water. And there’s another unique place that you really can’t miss: the Zingaro nature reserve, with its turquoise sea, red earth trails, rare plants and animals and natural wonder. So much wonder.

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    • The Arab-Norman castle
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    • The Zingaro Reserve
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    • Scopello and the Faraglioni (Sea stacks)

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Monte Inici

Trekking on Mount Inici

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Snorkeling

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Speleology

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Queen Margherita Municipal Park

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Trekking in the Zingaro Nature Reserve

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The Caves

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Segesta Thermal Baths, in the district of Ponte Bagni

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Oriented Nature Reserve of Lo Zingaro

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Coast and Beaches

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Squares and historic neighborhoods

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Watchtowers

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Monte Inici

Castellammare is surrounded by a mountainous complex that includes the high peaks of Monte Inici (1064 m) and Pizzo delle Niviere (1043 m), the mountains of Cozzo Monaco (773 m), Pizzo Brando (638 m) ...

Trekking on Mount Inici

Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo enjoys a diverse and rich landscape, not only with its renowned coasts but also with the mountains that frame them. Throughout the year, it is possible to organize excursions t...

Snorkeling

Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare and Scopello offer kilometers of coastline with a unique sea for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. In particular, the entire western coast provides unique and rich seabeds. There are ma...

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

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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

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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

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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...
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