Castellammare del Golfo

Excursions, tasting sessions, sports, culture, beaches, beaches, beaches

It is impossible for this page to list the thousands of aspects of this area on the western coast of Sicily, near Trapani, and all the opportunities it offers. Here are just a few of the many ideas to make your stay even more memorable:

Mini cruises and sea excursions

Are islands near a larger island considered double islands? Discover the answer on the motorboat tour to Favignana and Levanzo: bathe in the most suggestive coves, visit the towns and taste the typical lunch aboard the boat, on this very popular tour!

Another motorboat tour, with a duration of more or less 8 hours, will take you to the colombi cave, with bathing stops by the Scopello Faraglioni, the Zingaro Nature Reserve and a leisure stop in San Vito Lo Capo

And let’s not forget the Pontoon Boat excursion, with a sunset aperitif on the waters just off Castellammare del Golfo.

Nature

Nature has been particularly generous with this area, as you will be able to observe when visiting the Zingaro Reserve or walking along the 6 km coast which connects Castellammare del Golfo to San Vito Lo Capo, with the possibility of bathing in one of the marvelous natural coves.

Other fascinating visits are the excursion to the Monte Inici caves, accompanied by guides from the Italian Alpine Club, and a trip to the salt pans of Marsala within the Stagnone Nature Reserve.

Tasting sessions

Thanks to the Strada del Vino Alcamo Doc Association, you will be able to visit the food and wine landmarks of the Castellammare gulf while following paths that are rich in terms of history and tradition. Among the most appreciated options are the wine tours in the wine cellars and visits to the mill (with an Italian or English speaking guide) to taste local oils and typical products.

Culture

If you wish to discover the history and traditions of Castellammare del Golfo, you can visit the free-entrance “Annalisa Buccellato” Ethno-Anthropological Museum. And don’t miss the nearby ancient temple and amphitheater, in the Segesta archaeological area!

Sport

Another lovely way to visit these lands is by mountain bike, and the combination of seaside and mountains offered by Castellammare del Golfo is truly heaven on earth for those who love sports and open air activities.

Beaches, beaches, beaches

Last but certainly not least, the beaches. In Castellammare del Golfo and its surroundings you will find many options to choose from. Among the unmissable beaches, we suggest visiting Guidaloca, Scopello (featuring the ancient tuna fishery and the suggestive faraglioni), Mazzo Di Sciacca and, of course, the many coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Thermal baths & Wellness

Do you like to relax? If so, all you need to do is travel to contrada Ponte Bagni, on the Caldo river, where various hot sulfur water pools surface at a temperature of circa 46-47°. Here you can bathe in thermal waters, in the open air, without spending a single euro!
Otherwise, you can choose the private thermal structure, affiliated with the National Health Service, where you will find thermal pools and other wellness treatments.
In particular, the waters of the Segesta Thermal Baths help treat the skin and to cure rheumatic and respiratory diseases.

The Al Madarig Hotel is an ideal solution for a great holiday in Sicily, such a diverse a fascinating island: the hotel, which looks onto the sea and is immersed in the ancient atmosphere of the historical center of Castellammare del Golfo, will be the ideal starting point for your thrilling journey to discover the area.