Trapani is a port city in western Sicily. Almost every travel guide sends you to Trapani to make day trips to other places from there. But Trapani itself…
Hot. Blazing hot. And dry. Bone dry. And yet, Favignana, one of the Egadi Islands near Sicily, has quite the appeal. The warm wind and many small bays attract day-trippers from Trapani to Favignana. Actually, you can easily spend more time on Favignana to get to know the island better.
Maybe you’ve heard of Marsala wines, and that’s why you want to visit Marsala in Sicily. But even if you’re not a connoisseur (like me), you can certainly visit this town on the westernmost tip of the island. I’d love to tell you what you can do in Marsala.
Erice is a remarkable town. It’s located right next to Trapani in western Sicily, on top of Mount San Giuliano. At the summit, you’re standing at 2,460 feet (750 meters) above sea level, which promises (and delivers!) breathtaking views. Erice is cozy, sometimes fairytale-like, and easy to explore on foot.
Between Marsala and Trapani lies a coastal route called Via del Sale, or the salt route. This road, the SP21, takes you past salt pans and windmills. There are several stops you can make along the way. In this article, you’ll find the most popular ones.
In the southwestern part of Lake Garda lies the beautiful town of Salò. Salò has a walking boulevard for seemingly endless strolling, many outdoor cafes to test, and a handful of beaches to laze on.
The setting is almost magical, and the view over Lake Garda is breathtaking. It is tranquil on the roads in Tremosine sul Garda, and that’s a good thing. The narrow winding roads offer hardly any space for passing traffic. Oncoming traffic probably scares me more than the famous horror terrace I’m driving up to. And yet, the Tremosine sul Garda mountain route is one you should not miss.
An ocher-colored streetscape with shades of red and touches of orange, the active neighborhood life, and the centuries-old horse races right in the center: welcome to Siena! The beautiful walled medieval city is one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Find out why
