Paceco
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings
Paceco is a small town that stands on a rocky hill overlooking the white salt pans of Trapani and Paceco.
Its territory was inhabited starting from remote times, already in the Paleolithic age, as evidenced by the numerous archaeological finds found on the Sciarotta hill, on which Paceco will rise. The first residential nucleus was formed starting from the 14th century and developed around the ancient church of San Lorenzo di Xitta, possession of the Order of Malta. When the fiefdom passed to the Fardella family, marquises of San Lorenzo, the old village was abandoned and, in 1607, the marquis Placido Fardella obtained the licentia aedificandi et populandi and the current town was founded.
What is the best time to visit Paceco?
Paceco 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 Paceco 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 see
The original nucleus of the city of Paceco presents a perfect orthogonal plan, whose project is the work of the Jesuit architect Father Seballos, at whose center is the oldest church in the village, the Church of the Madonna del Rosario, while at the top are arranged the main buildings of worship in the city and the noble castle, now lost.The territory of Paceco includes the Trapani and Paceco Saline Oriented Nature Reserve, in the hamlet of Nubia, among suggestive piles of salt, inside the Culcasi Mill, there is the Museum of Salt.
Tourist Map of Paceco
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Paceco
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.
The numerous waterways, the mild climate and the fertile land have allowed the cultivation of vineyards, olive groves and other excellent agricultural products.The production of Trapani PGI Sea Salt stands out. a> and Red Garlic from Nubia.
The Cannoli from Dattilo, a hamlet of Paceco, are known for being among the largest cannoli on the island.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Paceco. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
