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The salt pans of Trapani

Salt pans of Trapani

The variety of the environment, from the wide plain to the Erice and Cofano Mountains, the natural reserve of the salt pans and the sea, make it possible to Trapani a world to discover.

City set between two seas, known as the city of salt and sailing, has developed over time a thriving economic activity linked to extraction and salt trade, taking advantage of its natural position, overlooking the Mediterranean, and its port that formerly served as a commercial outlet for the most famous Eryx, today Erice, located on the mountain above Trapani.

The salt pans of Trapani and Paceco constitute a natural habitat of considerable nature in a landscape dotted with ancient windmills. Great landscape aspects are the Viale delle Sirene near the Tower of Ligny, which takes on a real conformation of a “terrace on the sea” offering breathtaking views and unmissable sunsets and the walk to the Walls of Tramontana, which represents one of the most evocative views.

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Tips on the beaches of Sicily - Scopello and the Zingaro

Scopello beach, Trapani

We started our journey through the beaches of north-western Sicily from San Vito lo Capo. Moving to the east we meet the natural reserve lo Zingaro which is a real landscape and natural paradise of Sicily & lt; /em>. This beautiful nature reserve is located between the municipalities of Castellammare del Golfo and San Vito lo Capo and is natural habitat of numerous species of fauna and flora. Immersed in nature are also the many beaches that certainly do not lack in this stretch of coast and that each year attract many tourists and travelers, both for the beauty of the landscape that for the crystal clear waters of the sea that bathes them. These enchanting shores are formed by a rocky crust and punctuated by numerous coves. To get an idea of the many beaches of the Zingaro, which are then among the most beautiful beaches in the province of Trapani and perhaps all of Sicily, there I recommend renting a boat and arriving by sea in the various coves. In this way you can admire this stretch of coast in all its fullness, fully enjoying all its charm and beauty. In the reserve there are many tour operators or the same fishermen who offer the opportunity to take a boat ride along the coast. Continuing east we arrive at the beaches of Scopello; the Faraglioni beach, called so because of the two big rocks that rise in the middle of the sea, not so far from the shore. We are always in the Zingaro nature reserve and this cove contains in itself all the characteristics of the area. The beach is not very big, but it's definitely worth going there for the fine white sand and the crystal clear sea with rocks. The descent to the beach is not very easy. It takes, from the main road, a fifteen minutes walk. But the effort will certainly be paid off. If you decide to reach this bay, then trouble forgetting mask and snorkel for a bit of snorkeling and to admire the beauty of the seabed. But be careful, while swimming, to the many boats that are always mooring not so far from the shore. In Scopello you can also decide to stay a few more days, perhaps staying in the rooms created in the ancient tuna. In the area it is worth a stop, perhaps for a few hours of relaxation and a swim in a fairytale sea, also the beach of Guadalopa. This is located on the road that connects the town of Castellammare del Golfo to Scopello, traveling in the direction of Trapani. It is a beach with many small pebbles and pebbles, and a sea with green reflections. It is one of the most convenient beaches to reach in the area and for this reason also one of the busiest, especially if you choose to go there in the high season. Here there are also various tourist and beach facilities ready to satisfy the most varied requests of tourists and bathers. How to get there A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, exit Castellammare del Golfo. Take the SS 187 Palermo-Trapani to the junction of the Zingaro-Scopello Natural Reserve
Distances 80 km from < Strong>Palermo 40 km from Trapani

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