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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Church of St. Joseph

Castellammare del Golfo

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

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Church of Our Lady of the Stairs

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The "Matrici"

Castellammare del Golfo

The Museums of the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Castellammare del Golfo

Sea Museum “Uzzareddu”

Castellammare del Golfo

Museum Center "Memory of the Mediterranean"

Castellammare del Golfo

Cubbaita

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Sfince di San Giuseppe

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Cassatelle

Castellammare del Golfo

Pane cunzato

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Valli Trapanesi Olive Oil PDO

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Church of St. Joseph

Castellammare del Golfo

The church of St. Joseph dates back to the 19th century and was completed in 1889. The exterior of the church, made of tuff stone, has a linear and composed appearance, enriched by tapered columns and...

Church of Our Lady of the Rosary

Castellammare del Golfo

This small church is named "l'agnuni," meaning the corner, as it was built in a hidden corner of the village. A first nucleus seems to have been erected in Norman times, around 1100, but it is only fr...

Church of Our Lady of the Stairs

Castellammare del Golfo

Near the port, on a small hill downstream from Belvedere, the Church of Our Lady of the Scala was built in the 17th century. Its construction is linked to a legend. On September 7, 1641, a maiden name...

The "Matrici"

Castellammare del Golfo

The Mother Church, called "La Matrici," is dedicated to the patron saint SS. Maria del Soccorso. In 1726, it was commissioned by the Prince of Aragon and designed by Giuseppe Mariani. The church is lo...

The Museums of the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Castellammare del Golfo

During the mid-slope path of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, you will come across five small but precious museums: the Museum of Maritime Activities, the Museum of Peasant Civilization, the Museum of Weav...

Sea Museum “Uzzareddu”

Castellammare del Golfo

In a fisherman's house near the sea hides a small but precious museum of the sea, nicknamed Uzzareddu, which means a small fishing boat, the name of a small vessel used in the past during tuna fishing...

Museum Center "Memory of the Mediterranean"

Castellammare del Golfo

The museum complex of "Memory of the Mediterranean" is housed in the Norman Arab Castle, a true symbol of the city of Castellammare. A visit to the museum allows one to immerse in a colorful narrative...

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...