Experience the best of Trapani
Trapani is a Sicilian port on a sickle-shaped headland, with salt pans and windmills to the south, the hill town of Erice above and islands offshore.
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Trapani occupies a thin sickle of land that juts into the sea on Sicily's western coast, and its old name, Drepanon, means sickle in Greek. The old town is a tight grid of lanes and Baroque churches ending at the Torre di Ligny, a tower on the tip of the headland. At Easter the Procession of the Mysteries carries groups of life-size figures through the streets, a tradition four centuries old.
South of the city the salt pans stretch along the coast, with white mounds of salt and old windmills, and flamingos are often seen in the shallow pools. Above Trapani, Erice stands on a mountain with medieval walls, stone lanes and a Norman castle. Boats leave for the Egadi Islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo, and the Greek temple of Segesta is a short drive inland.
Couscous alla trapanese, with a fish broth, shows the island's North African ties, and the local pesto is made with almonds, tomatoes and basil. Tuna from Favignana and sea salt from the pans appear on many menus. Spring is green with wildflowers, summer is warm and dry, and the sea stays warm into October.
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Questions about Trapani
- What is there to do in Trapani?
- We list 61 experiences in Trapani. The largest groups are day trips (20), city tours (5).
- What are the top attractions in Trapani?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Trapani are Trapani and Paceco Salt Pans Natural Reserve (Riserva Naturale Integrale Saline di Trapani e Paceco), Bastione Conca, Ligny Tower (Torre di Ligny).
- What is the most popular experience in Trapani?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Boat Tour Egadi Day discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,286 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Trapani take?
- The typical experience in Trapani lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Trapani?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 85% of the 61 experiences we hold for Trapani. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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