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Comune in Sicily, Italy
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Mazara del Vallo is a medium-sized city in South-Western Sicily, most famous for being one of the leading fishing harbour of Italy and the centre where the Dancing Satyr is hosted. It is part of the province of Trapani.
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Built in 1849 and reopened in 2011 after a restoration, this theatre is a truly atmospheric place and well worth visiting.
By train
Mazara del Vallo is linked by train, among the others, to two cities with an airport, Trapani (50 minutes) and Palermo (about 2 hr 45 min).
By bus
Buses from Palermo are operated every hour until 21:00 or 22:00 by private company Autoservizi Salemi, and take about 2 hours.
By plane
Trapani-Birgi airport is 45 km away. Airport must be reached with local taxi (cost €20 per person), since there is no bus service.
By sailing boat
Mazara's marina is run by a private association, called www.adina.it Adina. It's often used by sailing boat for wintering (for its price and see/wind protection).
By car
Mazara is a small but very active city. It is thus very easy to find oneself stuck in the traffic, especially in the downtown during the late afternoon and the 12:00-14:00 period.
By boat
During the summer period, a daily ferry boat link to the minor island of Pantelleria, powered by Tirrenia, is available.
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