Castellammare del golfo

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Castellammare del golfo

State: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings

Castellammare del Golfo is a picturesque city overlooking the Gulf of Trapani and bathed by a wonderful sea.
The splendid beaches and suggestive coves are its major attraction, with the spectacular Tonnara di Scopello and the nearby Riserva dello Zingaro e.
Castellammare del Golfo is also history and culture: churches and palaces steeped in history, mysterious alleys and a castle on the sea of ​​great charm.

What is the best time to visit Castellammare del golfo?

Castellammare del golfo can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Castellammare del golfo during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castellammare del golfo

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Castellammare del golfo

Ocean’s twelve - Tonnara of Scopello
The trap of Scopello and its stacks were the set for some scenes of the film "Ocean's twelve".
"Inspector Montalbano" - Tonnara Scopello
Some scenes of an episode of the television series "Il commissario Montalbano" were shot at the Tonnara di Scopello.
Legend of the nymph Egesta
The legend of nymph Egesta explains the phenomenon of Segesta Baths and the origin of the name of the ancient Elymian city.
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