What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings
Marsala is a legendary land, located on Capo Boeo, the extreme point of Italy.
It links its name to the history of the Italian Republic which from here, on 11 May 1860, Garibaldi set out towards unification. La its history is ancient: the Phoenicians come from the sea to settle on the island of Mozia, the archaeological pearl in the Stagnone lagoon, the most evocative and windy in all of Europe, characterized by windmills, piles of salt, shallow and flat waters , constant winds all year round and breathtaking views. Marsala binds its name to Marsala wine, with over 40 wineries in its territory it is the reference location for "wine lovers" from all over the world. Marsala is the world capital of kitesurfing.
What is the best time to visit Marsala?
Marsala 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 Marsala 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.
Nuova Gate in Marsala
Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma della Cava in Marsala
Capo Boeo in Marsala
Tapestry Museum in Marsala
Hypogeum of Crispia Salvia in Marsala
Baglio Anselmi Archaeological Museum in Marsala
Cave of the Sibyl in Marsala
Grignani Palace in Marsala
Insula Romana a Marsala
Garibaldi gate in Marsala
Stagnone Reserve
Monument to Thousand in Marsala
VII Aprile Palace in Marsala
Church of Purgatory in Marsala
Cathedral of Marsala
Fici Palace in MArsala
Burgio Spanò Palace in Marsala
Archaeological Park of Lilibeo in Marsala
Giuseppe Whitaker Museum in Mozia
Mozia Island
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Marsala
Easter in Marsala - Procession of Holy Thursday
17 Apr 2025
Bersaglieri Gathering in Marsala
8 - 11 May 2025
Garibaldi demonstrations in Marsala
May 2025
38th parallel festival – between books and cellars
May 2025
Marsala Kite Fest
Jun 2025
Matarocco Knowledge and Flavors Festival in Marsala
Aug 2025
Agri Culture Festival in Marsala
Aug 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Marsala
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.
