Jutting out to sea on the west coast of Sicily, stands the tremendous city of Trapani! This picturesque urban area offers lots of things for the tourist to see and do as well as some of the finest scenery in the world to gaze upon!
Why not stay in a gorgeous vacation villa in Erice, only a few kilometres from Trapani. Here you can sit back, relax and soak in the panoramic views of the Trapani area before and after your thrilling days of exploration!
Why not kick start your day of adventure by sailing out to the nearby Egadi Islands and stop off on the island of Pantelleria? This is the largest island off the coast of Sicily, which in turn, is the largest island off the coast of Italy!
Why not stay in a gorgeous vacation villa in Erice, only a few kilometres from Trapani. Here you can sit back, relax and soak in the panoramic views of the Trapani area before and after your thrilling days of exploration!
Why not kick start your day of adventure by sailing out to the nearby Egadi Islands and stop off on the island of Pantelleria? This is the largest island off the coast of Sicily, which in turn, is the largest island off the coast of Italy!
After a day of travelling these quaint little islands, why not head back to the harbour in Trapani and sit down to a popular seafood cous cous dish?
Or perhaps richly flavoured lobster meat spaghetti made using simple ingredients, perfectly cooked. Along with a fine bottle of crisp white wine, you’ll feel wonderfully satisfied after this exquisite food, no matter what you choose.
Superb beaches line the coastline around Trapani so why not take advantage of the sunshine and lie out under the lovely heat for a few hours and turn a lovely chestnut brown!
Back in Trapani city, spend a few glorious hours strolling around and admiring the many beautiful buildings and monuments here. Visit the Basilica of Maria Santissima Annunziata which houses a magnificent statue called ‘Madonna of Trapani’.
Or perhaps richly flavoured lobster meat spaghetti made using simple ingredients, perfectly cooked. Along with a fine bottle of crisp white wine, you’ll feel wonderfully satisfied after this exquisite food, no matter what you choose.
Superb beaches line the coastline around Trapani so why not take advantage of the sunshine and lie out under the lovely heat for a few hours and turn a lovely chestnut brown!
Back in Trapani city, spend a few glorious hours strolling around and admiring the many beautiful buildings and monuments here. Visit the Basilica of Maria Santissima Annunziata which houses a magnificent statue called ‘Madonna of Trapani’.
Also worth a look is the spectacular Fountain of Triton nearby and the intriguing Museum of Salt. This unusual museum details the history of the thriving salt trade that once existed here in Trapani. There’s another interesting museum in a lighthouse just off the Trapani coast which certainly deserves a walk around!
Mountain climbers would enjoy the challenge of ascending the nearby Monte Erice, and for those that don’t feel like exercising, there’s a cable car available that will bring you all the way to the top! On a clear day from the summit, it’s actually possible to see the coastlines of Africa and Tunisia!
Visitors would enjoy the many festivities that take place in Trapani, especially during Easter week. Easter Sunday and Monday sees the streets being filled up with celebrants, music and the delicious aromas of food being cooked. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the welcoming culture and traditions of the area. So come to Trapani, for a superb vacation experience you’ll treasure forever!
Mountain climbers would enjoy the challenge of ascending the nearby Monte Erice, and for those that don’t feel like exercising, there’s a cable car available that will bring you all the way to the top! On a clear day from the summit, it’s actually possible to see the coastlines of Africa and Tunisia!
Visitors would enjoy the many festivities that take place in Trapani, especially during Easter week. Easter Sunday and Monday sees the streets being filled up with celebrants, music and the delicious aromas of food being cooked. This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the welcoming culture and traditions of the area. So come to Trapani, for a superb vacation experience you’ll treasure forever!
Photo credits
picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Figiu / CC BY 3.0;
picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Figiu / CC BY 3.0;
