A trip to Sicily...why not? What Italians call “Sicilia Bedda” is a treasure full of beauties and different cultures that mix in the middle of wonderful natural atmospheres. An area that will certainly make you fall in love is the North West coastline, corresponding to the three provinces of Palermo, Trapani and Agrigento. Here, you will not be able to find the words to describe the beauty right in front of your eyes and you will really think to live inside a wonderful dream.
Do you have few time to visit Sicily but you still desire to discover the best tourist attractions of this region? Here's a list of the best must-dos and must-sees in Western Sicily! This top 10 will be essentail for your tour and it will make you come back home with no regrets, happy for being able to see everything that was worth a visit.
10) Discover the charm of Erice
It is one of tourists' favorite destinations in Sicily, as they love its splendid location, the wonderful panoramic view of the city of Trapani and the beauties of the old town center. Erice if considered one of Italy's most charming "borghi" and it presents ancient monuments such as the castle of Venus and Balio, Torretta Pepoli, Phoenician-Punic city walls or the magnificent Spanish District.
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9) Walk along the streets of Mazara del Vallo center
The historical center of Mazara Del Vallo is certainly one of the most peculiar of the island. Here, different cutlures weave together in an amazing way and transform the town into an adorable place. Do not forget to go see the Moroccan Kasbah, the rests of Sant'Ignazio Basilica or go walking along the seaview promenade to spend a relaxing and pleasant afternoon!
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8) Visit San Vito lo Capo
Those who love sandy beaches and clear sea waters can have a great time on San Vito Lo Capo coastline, which is one of the major Sicilian tourist destinations! Moreover, the history of San Vito is rich of interesting events and there are innumberable centyr-old monuments that you can admire during your city tour, like the beautiful San Crescenzia Chapel.
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7) Taste the Pane Cunzato
One of the dishes you should really try is the “pane cunzato”, which is a special kind of "seasoned bread"! This Sicilian loaf is produced by many town bakeries and was invented in Scopello, where it is traditionally flavored with a lot of extra-virgin olive oil, first-salt Sicilian cheese, tomatoes, anchovies and oregano. Taste it and discover its explosive gusto!
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6) Dive from the amazing Scala dei Turchi
Scala dei Turchi is the name of a singular white reef located on Realmonte coast, not far from the main city of Agrigento. This cliff emerging from the sea water is now a popular tourist attraction that became famous for being the location of a famous Italian series called “Il Commissario Montalbano”.
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5) Admire the picturesque views of Cefalù
This splendid seafront village does not really need a description! Cefalù is located in the province of Palermo and its charm was even awarded by UNESCO, which recognized it as a "World Heritage Site". The sandy beach, the Cathedral, the "Rocca" and its beautiful old town center donates unique emotions to all its visitors (discover more about Cefalù here)!
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4) Travel on the roads of the Natural Reserve of Saline
Both Marsala and Trapani are two centers that deserve to be visited at least once during your trip. However, what is considered as one of Sicily's most impressing places is the road connecting the two cities, which becomes particularily charming when the sunrays reflect on Saline's waters at sunset. This "Salt Road" presents some incredible natural landscapes and an unmissable museum!
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3) Take a picture to the beauties found in Palermo and Monreale
Arab, Christian, Greek, Phoenician, Norman and Ostrogoth, the history of Palermo (discover more about Palermo here) is an incredible mix of cultures and arts! Monuments and places of interest are countless: enter Palazzo dei Normanni, Palazzo della Zisa or the Palatine Chapel to admire its magnificent decorations, otherwise visit the beautiful city of Monreale to see the stunning Dome.
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2) Spend a day at "Tonnara di Scopello" and Riserva dello Zingaro
Staying at San Vito Lo Capo, you have the opportunity to visit Scopello and its famous Tonnara. This 17th century town is a relaxing and quiet place which is well-known for the sea stacks that come out from the splendid sea. Don't miss the Riserva dello Zingaro, which is a natural oasis that will surely surprise you leaving you speechless.
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1) Time travel in the wonderful archaeological parks of Agrigento, Segesta and Selinunte
It's in Sicily that you can find the remains of some splendid Magna Graecia's polis. The best-known is Agrigento, whose “Valle dei Templi” conserves ten ancient temples (discover more about Agrigento here). Other interesting destinations are Selinunte, where there is Europe's biggest archeological park, and Segesta, a Greek city founded in the 9th century BC that exhibits an inttact temple.
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