Lying between two seas, the
Mediterranean and the Tyrrhenian, caressed by a constant breeze
and warmed by the rays of a generous sun, western Sicily is a
place of welcome that rewards visitors with its natural beauty,
history, culture and gastronomic traditions.
The best place to start a tour is Trapani which, with its
ancient neighbourhoods, mysteries and tourist port, is the heart
of the region.
The Salt Route with its ancient salt pans running down the
coast to Marsala also starts here.
The next stop is the Mediaeval town of Erice perched on the
summit of Mount San Giuliano overlooking Trapani.
It is easy to get lost in its narrow streets, which offer a
wealth of churches, convents and craftsmen's workshops.
The Monte Cofano nature reserve near Custonaci to the north
offers beautiful sea views and grottoes dating to prehistoric
times.
History comes to the fore in Marsala as Giuseppe Garibaldi
landed here with his Expedition of the Thousand in 1860, while
in the city centre there are clear signs of the various periods
of foreign dominion.
Here, a tasting of the world-famous local sweet Marsala
wine is also a must.
Six kilometres from Calatafimi Segesta stands the
archaeological area of Segesta with its fifth-century BC Doric
temple and its second-century BC Greek theatre that hosts
performances and concerts in summer.
Mazara del Vallo is a bridge between Europe and Africa with
the local Tunisian and Italian communities living side by side.
From Trapani it is possible to reach the three Egadi
islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo.
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