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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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Ancient tuna fishery of Scopello and Faraglioni

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Scopello Village, Scopello Baglio

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Crociferi Palace

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Castle of Baida

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Castle of Inici

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Arab-Norman castle

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Church of Maria Santissima delle Grazie, Scopello Village

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Church Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima

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Church of Our Lady of Grace

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Church of Maria SS. dell'Annunziata

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Church of the Souls in Purgatory

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Church of S. Antonio da Padova

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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...

Castle of Baida

Castellammare del Golfo
Arriving in the hamlet of Balata di Baida, at the foot of Mount Sparagio about twelve kilometers from Castellammare, one is amazed by the landscape immersed in rural nature with the sea on the horizon...

Castle of Inici

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Inici Castle is located on the southern slope of Monte Inici in the territory of the municipality of Castellammare del Golfo. In the 16th century, it was owned by the Sanclemente family, barons of Ini...

Arab-Norman castle

Castellammare del Golfo
The Sea Castle is the symbol of Castellammare, so much so that it takes its name from the castle itself. It stands out at one end of the mainland and seems to almost emerge from the sea. It is located...

Church of Maria Santissima delle Grazie, Scopello Village

Castellammare del Golfo
Entering the beautiful village of Scopello, you encounter the Church of Maria Santissima delle Grazie, complete with a delightful garden filled with flowers, dwarf palms, and typical plants. Stone pat...

Church Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima

Castellammare del Golfo
Outside the town center, along Via Petrazzi, a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima stands surrounded by greenery next to a stream. Built in 1954, in its simplicity, it reflects a typically Sicilian...

Church of Our Lady of Grace

Castellammare del Golfo
The church of Our Lady of Grace is located in the heart of the center of Castellammare, near the municipal villa, in a delightful square of the same name. Built in the early 17th century, it was modif...

Church of Maria SS. dell'Annunziata

Castellammare del Golfo
In the area of Marina Beach, there is a small church, aptly nicknamed the Marina Church. This church, built starting from 1590, was also dedicated to Santa Maria del Carmelo, as it was connected in th...

Church of the Souls in Purgatory

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The church, also dedicated to Santa Lucia, was built in the early 1600s during the town's expansion, in front of the warehouse where some grain pits, a drinking water fountain, and various facilities ...

Church of S. Antonio da Padova

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The church of S. Antonio da Padova is located in the heart of the historic center of Castellammare, along Corso Garibaldi. Although originally outside the walls, its grandeur and centrality suggest th...
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