Northwestern Sicily: Lhe Sicily you'll love to tour by boat is found here, among ancient tuna fisheries on the sea and nature reserves of rare beauty
From Palermo to Trapani, fascinating scenery opens up, characterized by a rugged coastline full of sandy inlets lapped by a clear blue sea
This is overlooked by villages splendid such as Scopello or San Vito lo Capo, famous for the cous cous festival and the Zingaro Nature Reserve, prized for the evocative Mediterranean landscape still intact
Nautical Bases for Northwest Sicily
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Palermo, Villa Igiea
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Palermo, La Cala
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Balestrate
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Castellammare del Golfo
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Trapani
PALERMO
The capital of Sicily and a city full of charm, Palermo has been a crossroads of different cultures that have made it unique and rich in historical monuments.
In addition to its cultural dimension, what makes Palermo one of the most interesting cities in Sicily there is the famous sea clear blue of Mondello, a a few kilometers from the city. Sailing eastward we reach the Reserve of Capogallo, a little beach Of sand mixed with rock With the uniquely beautiful sandy seabed to explore with a mask, Sferracavallo and the Isle of Females, an important nature reserve with great wildlife value.
SCOPEL
A must-see stop is definitely the Faraglioni Beach.
Here the sea is of a beauty that will leave you speechless for its clarity. Going ashore you come to the "tonnara," one of the most important and ancient in all of Sicily. Enjoy the "pane cunzato," a local specialty.
CASTELLAMARE DEL GOLFO
Castellammare del Golfo is an amphitheater on the sea in the gulf of the same name whose harbor is its beating heart.
From here you can access theimposing Castello Arab-Norman, the undisputed symbol of the city and a museum center. The beautiful stairways from Porta Marina reach the highest parts of the city, from which to glimpse fantastic glimpses of the sea.
GYPSY RESERVE
This is a nature oasis, a unique and enchanting place for nature lovers and snorkelers.
With its beautiful coves suddenly opening onto the rocky, jagged coastline, expanses of shiny pebbles e small caves marine. Il turquoise sea counteracts with the vhe emerald green of dwarf palms and lush Mediterranean scrub. Among the seven bays of the reserve, spikenoUzzo Cove, lto larger e rich in marine fauna, Cala del Varo and Cala Capreria.
SAN VITO LO CAPO
San Vito Beach is an expanse of fine white sand nestled between the blue Mediterranean Sea and the iconic promontory of Mount Monaco, a must for relaxing and enjoying the Sicilian sun.
The village is built around the striking shrine dedicated to St. Vitus the Martyr: a majestic fortress and the beating heart of the small local community.
San Vito Lo Capo is renowned for its lively calendar of summer events, the most famous of which is the Cous Cous Fest, an international festival held in September that allows people to taste different variations of Cous Cous from around the world amid concerts and street performances.
MACARI
A postcard-perfect natural landscape.
Rich in coves where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets over the sea in Sicily. Unmissable beaches and bays to reach by boat are Santa Margherita Bay, Bue Marino Cove, Isulidda Cove, and Rosa Cove.
