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Top Sicilian Must Sees

The Natural Reserve of Zingaro

A walk into the Mediterranean vegetations of protected plants and animals. There you will find fascinating bays characterised by crystal clear water perfect for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving. The beauty of the unspoilt, wild and rich Zingaro Natural Reserve makes this place one of the most wonderful of the whole island. Located between the Gulf of Castellammare and San Vito Lo Capo.

I Faraglioni e la Tonnara

Scopello’s old tuna fishery (La Tonnara di Scopello) is in a small inlet where clear, blue-green waters meet dramatic and impressive rock stacks called "Faraglioni", a place which attracted many cinema producers. The seabed is rich and interesting - a delight for scuba-divers and snorkelers alike. The "Tonnara" was shut down in the 1980s. Its buildings are no longer used for their original purpose, but you will find a small museum with all the artefacts remained from centuries of tuna fishing activity.

San Vito lo capo

You can not miss San Vito lo capo during your visit in Sicily, a white sandy beach recognized as the best beach in Italy. You can stay in swimwear, t-shirt and flip flops day and night going from a long bath in the crystal water to a walk by the main streets. Don’t forget to try Cous cous and The Caldo freddo. The city also hosts the Cous Cous Fest, an international festival dedicated to this dish.

Erice

The city is located on top of Mount Erice (Mount San Giuliano) at 750m above the sea level: the view from here is absolutely astonishing, since the town overlooks Trapani with its salt pans, the Egadi Islands and the whole western coast heading towards Marsala – as well as Capo San Vito in the east. Castle, church and street have conserved the medieval ancient look. You can choose to enjoy this wonderful panorama even as you approach the city, with the cableway that connects the outskirts of Trapani to the town.

Egadi Islands

Those islands are pure jewels of the sea. Characterised by a mix of rugged coast, sandy beach, caves, cliffs and splendid views all around the island. There you will find thermal resort, water sports and excellent sea food restaurants. Favignana, the main island of the Egadi Islands can be reached from Trapani, a ferry will take you there in less than 30 minute and the tickets can be purchased on the dock at the ticket station.

Salt Pans Trapani-Marsala

The city is located on top of Mount Erice (Mount San Giuliano) at 750m above the sea level: the view from here is absolutely astonishing, since the town overlooks Trapani with its salt pans, the Egadi Islands and the whole western coast heading towards Marsala – as well as Capo San Vito in the east. Castle, church and street have conserved the medieval ancient look. You can choose to enjoy this wonderful panorama even as you approach the city, with the cableway that connects the outskirts of Trapani to the town.

Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily which preserved for many years a medieval look until the XVII century when it became a great baroque capital. Palermo is a buzzing Mediterranean centre with a fascinating history and distinct atmosphere. The strategic position of Palermo at the heart of the mediterranean sea brought many invaders such as Phoenicians, Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Saracen Arabian and many more. As a result, Palermo has a complex history evident today in the vast range of architectural styles and fusion of ingredients used in many local dishes.

Palermo "Street Food Market"

If you want a test of the Sicilian life goes to Palermo’s market. There you will be able to try and find our local specialities such as Arancine or Panino Panelle e Crocchè, but also fresh vegetables, fish and fruits. Stroll around the medieval streets and visit the Ancient Palermo Markets Vucciria, Ballaro’, Il capo and Borgo vecchio each one with its own characteristic. Palermo is today considered one of the best Street food producer in the world.

Segesta

The archaeological site of Segesta is one of the most interesting in North- Western Sicily. Built in the 5th Century b.C. on the top of a hill out of the city walls, the Segesta temple is one of the most perfectly-preserved ancient monuments in the whole land. On the highest mount, in a silent and raw natural context, lies the Theatre, that was partially carved into the rocks during the 3rd Century b.C., and then heavily modified by both Greeks and Romans.

Scala dei Turchi

It’s a spectacular stretch of coast that has become one of the icons of Sicilian seaside tourism thanks to its peculiarity. This white cliff is located along the stretch of sea between Realmonte and Porto Empedocle (Agrigento) and its rock is made of a soft, limestone and blinding white marl. The sea, taking advantage of this sparkling white, will be showing off his intense blue. Admire the magnificent of the sea while sitting on the steps.