The water of the Alcantara river is freezing cold, and I mean FREEZING cold. But that doesn’t stop me from wading further into the gorge, because shuffling along the lava walls is a unique experience. Well, maybe not as unique as I’d like to think, since quite a few people know about this gorgeous gorge in western Sicily.
Okay, what do you REALLY need to eat in Trapani? Put couscous alla trapanese on your list, as well as a Pinsa Siciliana. And definitely a cornetto with pistachio filling. And, and, and… I could go on, but which restaurants and bars can you experience all these delicious things at? I’d love to give you tips for food and drink in Trapani.
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.
