In practice, the name this fabulous Sicilian town located not far from Trapani and Palermo immediately tells you what is waiting for you. Castellammare is located on a beautiful cove that bears the name of the Gulf of Castellammare and to which the town owes half the name.

The other half instead is due to the symbol of the town, castle built by the Arabs who built it on the ruins of ancient Segesta . The Arabs also left another imprint of their presence immortalized in the old Arab denomination of the town “Al Madarig” - the staircase.

Practically the alleys of this town, located on the slope of a mountain that descends gently towards the sea, is a continuous up and down and then prepare your comfortable shoes, also because the streets are still covered with pebbles.

One of the two hearts of Castellammare is obviously the port: in the end it is a fishing town discovered recently by tourists. Fishing boats float in the port and around the locals invite you to have a pleasant dinner by the sea. A must have a dish based on couscous, fish soups or fresh pasta with swordfish and aubergines.

The port area is also the place of the “passìu” ritual that is to walk. Locals mingle with tourists walking from one side of the port to the other, stopping at the clubs, having a drink, looking at the sea and studying the menu of the locals.

The charm of Castellammare consists in the richness of nature. Underneath the houses are sandy beaches bathed by the crystal clear sea. Not far away is wonderful Riserva dello Zingaro: a mix of Mediterranean scrub, coves, exceptional sea with a white bottom (why should you go to the Maldives).

Another wonder is a small hamlet of Castellammare, Scopello, where the ancient tonnara and the stacks are located. The town is practically uninhabited, but you can still see beautiful gardens protected by high walls.