Trapani, my romantic, midnight dream

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Trapani, my romantic, midnight dream

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Trapani is the perfect base in north west Sicily. So, whether you’re craving days by the Med within hidden coves, an energising hike along the coast, time to explore ancient treasures or simply the opportunity to unwind with a good book and a cold beer on an quintissentially Sicilian beach, you can find them all only an hour or so away from the charming city on the west coast. Here are best day trips staying in Trapani. 1. THE WILD AND RUGGED LO ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE AND SAN VITO LO CAPO Zingaro is a version of paradise; rugged grey and black cliffs and crags, a tinderbox of sprawling and tumbling greens, and endless views of the turquoise water coves which form the faint outline of Sicily's beginnings. One of the island’s few coastal areas without a road to contend with, its official designation in 1981 marked the creation of the first nature reserve in Sicily, and the opening of a stunning 14 km round trip hike along the water’s edge. For those that have been indulging in one too many gelato in Sicily, it offers up an excellent opportunity to hit a dusty trail and work up a sweat, with the added benefit of being able to stop at a handful of stunning little coves and swimming holes along the way. Whether you choose to tag San Vito Lo Capo on to the end of your trip to Lo Zingaro, or hire yourself a couple of beds, a parasol and submit to the heat of the Mediterranean sun for all the day, this blue flag beach remains a solid choice for those looking for to enjoy the best of the Sicilian summer without too much exertion. I’d recommend you arrive nice and early to claim either a good spot on the ‘free’ section of the beach or a prime place at one of the lidos. Very popular are also the beaches of Castellammare del Golfo and Scopello. The latter is beautiful and famous due to being featured in the series Inspector Montalbano but very small. 2. THE SPECTACULAR ISLAND OF FAVIGNANA Situated off the northwestern coast of Sicily, Favignana island’s thirty seven kilometres of sharp, cragged stone are a summertime dream. Part of the three Egadi islands, it has long been a popular spot for holidaying Italians but slowly an increasing number of foreign travellers looking for sunshine, dusty roads and saltwater blues are discovering this small island paradise where the crystal clear waters rival any Caribbean island we’ve ever visited. And the best news? With a regular ferry schedule between Trapani and Favignana, it’s absolutely ideal to visit on a day trip. Just hire yourself a bike, plot a few dots in the map and set out to explore the very best the island has to offer you! 3. THE MEDIEVAL HILLTOP TOWN OF ERICE Precariously perched atop Monte San Giuliano, the wonderfully preserved medieval walled town of Erice allows an opportunity to step back in time at 751 metres above sea-level. Accessible via an edge-of-your-seat ascent up a narrow hairpinned mountain road (or a relatively more sedate cable car ride), Erice is steeped in the myth and conquest of long gone powers, offers breathtaking vistas over Trapani, the coast, and the Mediterranean from a fairytale castle carved into rock, and the chance to indulge in too sweet treats at the island's most famous patisserie. 4. THE COLOURFUL TRAPANI SALT FLATS For hundreds of years, the economy of Trapani has been tied to the sea and salt. And whilst worldwide exportation has dwindled, there remain many that wouldn’t dare cook with anything else; the long sun-drenched summer days and shallow coastal waters of Sicily’s west coast providing the ideal environment for its creation. Dotted with remarkably well-preserved windmills that once pumped water from the sea, shades of blue stretch out towards the Mediterranean where they disappear into a cloudless sky. Even if you’re not that fussy about the source of your salt, there’s no denying that they’re mighty photogenic too! There are two main areas of production around Trapani which serve to attract visitors to the region; one at Nubia, a few kilometres south of the city, and the other at Lo Stagnone, just north of Marsala - which also offers exceptional wildlife spotting opportunities due to its designation as a marine nature reserve (pink flamingoes are known to migrate there during the late summer and autumn months). The salt museum (and accompanying shop) - located in Nubia - is open to visitors all years round, with a English-Speaking guide on hand. 5. THE IMPRESSIVE RUINS OF SEGESTA Sat atop a small hill overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare and isolated from the modern world is one of is one of the finest - and best preserved - examples of Doric architecture in the world. A temple that for more than 2,500 years has sat unfinished, as the passing of time has removed most traces of the great town of Segesta for which it was built. Part of a larger complex that also includes Greek amphitheatre, it is a must-do for anyone who has even a passing interest in archeology and ancient history.
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Trapani is the perfect base in north west Sicily. So, whether you’re craving days by the Med within hidden coves, an energising hike along the coast, time to explore ancient treasures or simply the opportunity to unwind with a good book and a cold beer on an quintissentially Sicilian beach, you can find them all only an hour or so away from the charming city on the west coast. Here are best day trips staying in Trapani. 1. THE WILD AND RUGGED LO ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE AND SAN VITO LO CAPO Zingaro is a version of paradise; rugged grey and black cliffs and crags, a tinderbox of sprawling and tumbling greens, and endless views of the turquoise water coves which form the faint outline of Sicily's beginnings. One of the island’s few coastal areas without a road to contend with, its official designation in 1981 marked the creation of the first nature reserve in Sicily, and the opening of a stunning 14 km round trip hike along the water’s edge. For those that have been indulging in one too many gelato in Sicily, it offers up an excellent opportunity to hit a dusty trail and work up a sweat, with the added benefit of being able to stop at a handful of stunning little coves and swimming holes along the way. Whether you choose to tag San Vito Lo Capo on to the end of your trip to Lo Zingaro, or hire yourself a couple of beds, a parasol and submit to the heat of the Mediterranean sun for all the day, this blue flag beach remains a solid choice for those looking for to enjoy the best of the Sicilian summer without too much exertion. I’d recommend you arrive nice and early to claim either a good spot on the ‘free’ section of the beach or a prime place at one of the lidos. Very popular are also the beaches of Castellammare del Golfo and Scopello. The latter is beautiful and famous due to being featured in the series Inspector Montalbano but very small. 2. THE SPECTACULAR ISLAND OF FAVIGNANA Situated off the northwestern coast of Sicily, Favignana island’s thirty seven kilometres of sharp, cragged stone are a summertime dream. Part of the three Egadi islands, it has long been a popular spot for holidaying Italians but slowly an increasing number of foreign travellers looking for sunshine, dusty roads and saltwater blues are discovering this small island paradise where the crystal clear waters rival any Caribbean island we’ve ever visited. And the best news? With a regular ferry schedule between Trapani and Favignana, it’s absolutely ideal to visit on a day trip. Just hire yourself a bike, plot a few dots in the map and set out to explore the very best the island has to offer you! 3. THE MEDIEVAL HILLTOP TOWN OF ERICE Precariously perched atop Monte San Giuliano, the wonderfully preserved medieval walled town of Erice allows an opportunity to step back in time at 751 metres above sea-level. Accessible via an edge-of-your-seat ascent up a narrow hairpinned mountain road (or a relatively more sedate cable car ride), Erice is steeped in the myth and conquest of long gone powers, offers breathtaking vistas over Trapani, the coast, and the Mediterranean from a fairytale castle carved into rock, and the chance to indulge in too sweet treats at the island's most famous patisserie. 4. THE COLOURFUL TRAPANI SALT FLATS For hundreds of years, the economy of Trapani has been tied to the sea and salt. And whilst worldwide exportation has dwindled, there remain many that wouldn’t dare cook with anything else; the long sun-drenched summer days and shallow coastal waters of Sicily’s west coast providing the ideal environment for its creation. Dotted with remarkably well-preserved windmills that once pumped water from the sea, shades of blue stretch out towards the Mediterranean where they disappear into a cloudless sky. Even if you’re not that fussy about the source of your salt, there’s no denying that they’re mighty photogenic too! There are two main areas of production around Trapani which serve to attract visitors to the region; one at Nubia, a few kilometres south of the city, and the other at Lo Stagnone, just north of Marsala - which also offers exceptional wildlife spotting opportunities due to its designation as a marine nature reserve (pink flamingoes are known to migrate there during the late summer and autumn months). The salt museum (and accompanying shop) - located in Nubia - is open to visitors all years round, with a English-Speaking guide on hand. 5. THE IMPRESSIVE RUINS OF SEGESTA Sat atop a small hill overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare and isolated from the modern world is one of is one of the finest - and best preserved - examples of Doric architecture in the world. A temple that for more than 2,500 years has sat unfinished, as the passing of time has removed most traces of the great town of Segesta for which it was built. Part of a larger complex that also includes Greek amphitheatre, it is a must-do for anyone who has even a passing interest in archeology and ancient history.