View of the Monte Cofano nature reserve and the gulf of Macari

Discover the area

Erice

Erice is an ancient medieval village offering breathtaking views over the western coast of Sicily. Erice still preserves its original structure with its city walls, defensive towers, cobbled streets and charming little squares. Visiting Erice feels like being catapulted back in time, thanks to the many legends and traditions that pervade the village atmosphere. Erice is also famous for its typical pastries, such as genovesi and cassate, which you can enjoy in the many cafés and pastry shops of the historic centre.

Macari

Macari is a coastal locality in Sicily offering an incredible natural setting and a beach of rare beauty. The area also has numerous hidden coves, ideal for snorkelling and discovering the local marine life.

Saline di Trapani

The Trapani salt pans are a true treasure of Sicily. Here, in an area unique in the world, between the sea and the coast, you can admire the great salt basins. Windmills and coastal towers complete this unique spectacle that will leave you speechless.

Monte Cofano

The Monte Cofano Nature Reserve is characterised by a spectacular rugged coastline offering breathtaking views of the crystal-clear sea. The reserve is rich in native flora and fauna, notably dwarf palms and the disa. The landscape is dominated by Mount Cofano, which offers splendid panoramic views of the coast and the Egadi Islands. The reserve is ideal for hiking or cycling, as well as activities such as birdwatching.

Island of Mozia

The island of Mozia is an ancient Phoenician colony. This archaeological site is considered one of the most important in the world, as it preserves the traces of the Phoenician civilisation, which dominated this part of the Mediterranean between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The site preserves important evidence of the ancient city, including the temple of Astarte, the patrician houses, the fortifications and the necropolises.

Segesta Archaeological Park

The Segesta Archaeological Park is a site of great historical and cultural importance. The park includes the temple of Segesta and a Greek theatre of remarkable historical and architectural value. Besides these main monuments, the park also contains remains of fortifications and other structures, including an acropolis and a necropolis area.

Scopello

Its landscape is characterised by a red rock face overlooking the gulf, where the clear blue sea is marked by two tall faraglioni sea stacks that dominate the view. The ancient tuna fishery, which testifies to the strong bond between this village and the sea, is still here.

Egadi Islands

Favignana is the largest and best-known island, with its white sand beaches and clear waters tinged with deep blue, green and turquoise. Levanzo is a wild, sparsely inhabited island, famous for its sea caves, while Marettimo is the most remote and mountainous island, with small bays and hidden beaches, perfect for those seeking tranquillity.