Barracks

V‑century BC aristocratic house including a small domestic shrine, destroyed and burnt during the 397 BC siege.

A domestic residence featuring a courtyard with intricate pebble mosaics, depicting geometric and hunting scenes typical of later Phoenician‑Greek influence.

A rectangular freshwater basin carved into the rock, fed by a spring and surrounded by temples to Baʿal and Astarte—interpreted as a sacred pool rather than a harbour.

Housed in the Palazzina Whitaker, this museum displays Phoenician–Punic finds from the island, including tomb stelae, ceramics, and the famous Motya Charioteer—a rare 5th‑century BC marble statue of Greek origin.

While not a working winery, the island’s historic Grillo grape vines—maintained by Tasca d’Almerita—can be seen near the centre of the island. Interpretive signs explain cultivation methods and the unique terroir.

Opus quadratum stone walls up to 5 m thick, reinforced with square towers—the East Tower is well-preserved and offers a view into Phoenician military architecture.