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Castellammare del Golfo is a picturesque coastal town in the province of Trapani, Sicily. Known for its historic harbour, charming old town, and scenic views over the Gulf of Castellammare, it serves as a gateway to the nearby Zingaro Nature Reserve and other attractions along Sicily’s northwestern coast.
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Located in a poor house of fishermen, there are images, fishing utensils used by fishermen and in the tonnara present in the gulf.
The Mediterranean's memory
You will find an important museum centre divided into the following sections: archaeology (with Roman anchors and amphoras); seafaring activities (tools for sailing and for tuna fishing). In the eastern wing of the castle you can visit the Ethnic-Antropological Museum “Annalisa Buccellato” which exhibits not only the old furnishings used inside houses, but also the techniques and the tools used in the wheat and milk production.
the cave of Saint Margherita
On an overhanging face at 15 metres above sea level. There are several pictures dating back to the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries: a Madonna with Child, a female saint surrounded by angels and, on the opposite side, a Crucifixion with other figures.
the cave of Ficarella
It is an underwater cave in the Reserve lo Zingaro. The entrance is at the depth of 14 metres.
the cave of the Hermit or cave of the horse
Located on Mount Inici, it stretches for about 5 km and has a difference in level of 310 m.
the abyss of potteries
It stretches for 2,000 m and a difference in level of 420 m.
Probably built by Arabs in the 10th century, it was enlarged by the Normans and later fortified by the Swabians by adding defensive walls and towers. In 1316, during the war between Anjous and Aragoneses it was destroyed by Frederick III of Sicily and later rebuilt. Today it is a public property; inside there is a large museum.
Saracen towers
In the territory of Castellammare del Golfo (at Scopello) there are some ancient Saracen watch-towers, in the bay of Guidaloca, Torre Bennistra, Torre della tonnara of Scopello and Torre of Scopello.
Elliot Ballet Academy
Outdoor cinema and theatre.
Biblioteca Barbara Rizzo, Giuseppe e Salvatore Asta
Club Alpino d'Italia
Boat mooring.
Ice-skating, amusement park, swimming-pool.
Cinema and theatre.
Swimming pool, aerosol therapy.Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory, rheumatic and skin diseases.
swimming pool, mud baths, aerosol therapy.
A historical parade about the life of Saint Rita and the noble class of Castellammare. Shows, procession, fireworks.
The historical recalling of Madonna del Soccorso, Our Lady of the Aid
The event being recalled happened on July 13, 1718, when Castellammare was in the middle of the war between Philip V of Spain and Amedeo of Savoia for the possession of Sicily. A Spanish ship, chased by 5 English ones, sheltered below the castle, which defended it. The English fleet attacked by setting fire to the town: the people, imploring the Patroness (the Virgin Mary), escaped. But suddenly the Madonna, in a white dress, is said to have appeared with a host of angels from Monte delle Scale. This apparition reportedly caused the English to flee in fear. The show represents these events with lights, sounds, pyrotechnic effects and starts at sunset. The recalling ends with a concert and fireworks.
the patronal feast
Among the main events for the feast of the patroness (besides the cultural ones) there are a "procession to the sea", an "earth procession" and fireworks.
Mediterranean and European cuisine, pizza, fish, gluten-free food, soups.
Typical Sicilian cuisine: arancinos, calzoni, pizza, sfincione, very good couscous and nice "cassatelle".
restaurant-pizzeria
With a view on the sea (located in the harbour): the cuisine is very good. They serve pizzas and several specialties of fish: seafood busiate (fresh pasta), cous cous, risotto with langoustines, fried calamari and prawns. The meat menu is also good, with porcini mushrooms or the grilled vegetables. Outdoor tables and accessibility for disabled people.
A very good cuisine, above all for fish. The restaurant is in the heart of the town centre.
Restaurant, banquet hall.
Cacio & Cavalli is a good place for the people wishing a holiday inside nature. The characteristic environment allows you to spend a day full of relax. You can taste different typical products.
Restaurant and boarding house. The food at the restaurant is very tasty.
This restaurant is in the middle of the harbour. They serve a fish menu and have a fresh fish stand.
Restaurant-pizzeria. Traditional cuisine, pizza cooked in a wood oven (Neapolitan style), fish.
This restaurant is in the town centre, along a characteristic staircase and with an enchanting landscape. Among their offerings there are traditional dishes and fresh fish.
Restaurant, pizzeria, wine bar.
The restaurant is in an old warehouse which has been restored in a modern style. They serve dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine. There are outdoor tables.
Restaurant and pub.
Risto-pub.
Cafè, wine-bar, wine shop.
Alke house, wine bar, pub and live music. Picolit is also a sandwich bar and fried-food shop. Apart beers you can taste drinks, cocktails and chupitos.
Restaurant and pub.
A fashionable location in the harbour, good for your breakfast, apertifs or dinner in the evening. Very good ice-creams. In the evening live music for you!
It is a country resort in a 19th-century country house, restored and having all the modern comforts: private bath with shower, phon (on request), desk, guardrobe, Tv, conditioned air, free entrance to the swimming pool and solarium equipped, children's playground. Pets are admitted. Breakfast included, free Wi-fi in the hall and free car park. Eventual tours on horseback.
In the middle of the wonderful Gulf of Castellammare, the hotel is near the beach and the entrance to Castellammare. You can use its large open-air swimming pool, with deckchairs and beach umbrellas. Services include: free Wi-fi, conditioned air, TV, safe-deposit box, bath-room (with hydromassage or shower), hair-drier, minibar, phone, cradle on request.There is also a meeting hall for 180 people with audio-visual aids.
It is in the centre of Castellammare del Golfo, at about 500 metres from the beach and the castle. The rooms are very cosy and with modern comforts and services: a private bathroom with a shower and hair-drier, conditioned air, telephone, free Wifi, tv and minibar. At breakfast you can choose typical products (salted or sweet).
The hotel is elegant with large rooms; the furnishings are pretty and modern. You can admire the castle and the harbour which are near it. There is a lounge, a bar and a spacious restaurant and a big mediterranean garden.
The hotel is in the centre of Castellammare, near the Mother Church and the Castle; it is a typical construction with two floors in piazza Petrolo. The rooms are large and cosy; services include: bar and reading room, free Internet point and Wi Fi, meeting hall, breakfast room, touristic information and road maps.
The hotel is in the town centre, in the old harbour. The rooms have free Wi-fi, TV, conditioned air, telephone, bathroom with a shower, minibar. From its terrace or from the entrance-hall you can admire the Castle and the harbour.
At the entrance of the harbour and near the Castle, this fine and comfortable hotel is located near an old tonnara. There are two modern restaurants (inside and outside) with a panoramic view. Services include:baby parking and guided tours.
In an old restored building, this hotel has got a bar, private car-park, car, scooter and boat hiring, there is also a beach equipped with deckchairs and beach umbrellas at about 200 m distance. On request guided tours to Segesta, Mozia, Scopello, Erice, San Vito and the Reserve lo Zingaro. Animals not allowed.
You can admire the landscape from the bay of Guidaloca, Tonnara of Scopello, lo Zingaro as far as San Vito. It is at about 7 km from the Reserve lo Zingaro, at 4 from Castellammare del Golfo, and 20 from Segesta;
The flats, with a view on the town in an old building, are large and bright. The furnishings are new and well-finished. Free Wifi, conditioned air, iron, private bath or shower, fridge, micro-wave oven and stove. The building is situated in the town centre, at the famous “4 canti” and has large outdoor terraces where you can relax and admire the magnificent landscape of the gulf of Castellammare.
Bread, biscuits, pizzas, salted cakes, sfincione.
They sell a selection of good Sicilian food and wine and rare local handmade pieces such as: engraved corals, interwoven carpets, artistic ceramics, and jewels made with coral and lavic stone. The shop also proposes Daniela Neri’s creations — salt corals, jewels and ornaments realized with Trapani salt and coloured resins — and ceramics made by Toti Taormina, an artist of the school De Simone, who is able to create harmonious works with unique colours.
Fishing articles.
Underwater fishing articles, camping tents.
By car
By ship
By bus
Regular bus from Palermo, 5 per day excluding Sunday which is not so frequent and Trapani, 2 per day. Russo also has buses leaving for Scopello 5 times a day.
By plane
Look for flights to Palermo or Trapani(Birgi). You can find low cost flights, e.g. Ryanair, then you can rent a car to get Castellammare del Golfo.
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