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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Zingaro Nature Reserve

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Wandering through the Zingaro nature reserve is a constant thrill, one cove after another, one discovery after another. The Zingaro nature reserve is a magical place. Featuring a wide variety of landscapes, from a crystal-clear sea with an unpolluted seab...

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Monte Inici

Cubbaita

Trapani

Sfince di San Giuseppe

Trapani

Cassatelle

Castellammare del Golfo

Pane cunzato

Castellammare del Golfo

Valli Trapanesi Olive Oil PDO

Trapani

Regional Museum "Agostino Pepoli"

Trapani

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) ...

Cubbaita

Trapani

A sweet listed in the register of traditional Sicilian agri-food products , the cubbaita, a sweet of Arab origin, owes its deliciousness to almonds and honey. An irresistible almond cake, sometimes...

Sfince di San Giuseppe

Trapani

Traditionally made for the feast of San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s Day), 19 March, sfince are said to have ancient origins, as suggested by the etymology of their name, of Latin origin: “spongia”, a sof...

Cassatelle

Castellammare del Golfo

Shaped like an elongated ravioli, these much-loved local sweets are found in every bar and bakery from Castellammare to Marsala. Cassatelle are also one of the island of Favignana’s most quintessentia...

Pane cunzato

Castellammare del Golfo

In its simplicity, pane cunzato, or seasoned bread, has become an important part of the cuisine of the west of Sicily, especially in its most informal incarnation, as street food. Pane cunzato, whi...

Valli Trapanesi Olive Oil PDO

Trapani

The landscape of the west of Sicily is characterised by the foliage of the olive trees that dot the countryside; an ancient, typically Mediterranean tree that spread to this part of the island under t...

Regional Museum "Agostino Pepoli"

Trapani

The museum is an unavoidable stop in Trapani, a building of great value that houses precious works of art. The Regional Museum "Agostino Pepoli" is an essential stop during the visit of this city b...