Built on the slopes of Monte Inici, it gives its name to the homonymous gulf which is bordered on one side by Capo Roma and on the other by Capo San Vito. Rich in tourism, viticulture and fishing, today it is one of the most important seaside resorts in Sicily and one of the most wonderful seaside villages in Italy. Within its territory it contains natural beauties without equal, such as the stacks of Scopello, the bay of Guidaloca, Terme Segestane and on the easternmost area the Zingaro nature reserve.
Of particular note are the traditional celebrations in honor of the patron saint, which take place every year from 19 to 21 August. The history of Castellammare is a very ancient one however, in fact it was born as Emporium Segestanorum, or "Port of nearby Segesta".
The terminology Empòrion was in fact used, in the ancient Mediterranean, to designate a seaside location for the unloading, sale and storage of goods.
It is said that the emporium already existed from the beginning of the 5th century, the existence of the latter is inferred from the writings of Herodotus, Diodorus Siculus and Thucydides but there is further confirmation from the geography of Strabone and Ptolemy. The Arabs took over the Elymians, they built the first nucleus of the "Castello a mare", contributed to the development of the town from all points of view.
But that emporium became Castellammare upon the arrival of the Normans who in fact called it "Castrum ad mare de Gulfo".
However Castellammare up to 1500 maintains its only commercial role. Only after a long time will it also begin to develop as a city.
Among all the beauties built by the various dominations, in addition to the Castello a Mare, built first by the Arabs and later fortified by the Normans, the Saracen watchtowers along the coast stand out. A complex of 4 towers, that of the Guida Loca bay, that of Bennista, the Scopello tower and the Doria tower. Today one of the most popular tourist destinations and paradise on earth, it offers a harmonious mix of mixed architecture and breathtaking natural beauty.

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Favignana -Tonnara Florio

The former Tuna-fish Establishment: Tonnara Florio

Favignana -Cala Rossa Bay

one of the most beautiful beaches in the world

Levanzo - Genoese Cave (Grotta del Genovese)

It was discovered in 1949 to the northwest by the small seaside village of Levanzo.

Favignana - Lovers’ Cave - Grotta degli Innamorati

A splendid cave, crystal clear sea, a romantic story.

Favignana - Cala Azzurra Bay

The bay that takes its name from the color of the sea

Favignana - Bue Marino Bay

One of the most particular dreams of Favignana.

Levanzo - Capo Grosso

The most suggestive cliff of the egadi

The nature reserve of the Saline Trapani and Paceco

The nature reserve that contains a thousand-year history.

The history of the Florio Family

A successful entrepreneurial dynasty

Favignana Island

The butterfly-shaped island, wonder of the Egadi

Favignana - Beach of Lido Burrone

Lido Burrone, the equipped beach of Favignana.

Favignana - Cala San Nicola beach

Small beach on the south side.

Favignana - Grotta Perciata

A lovely place to immerse yourself in contact with nature.

Colicchia Pastry Ice cream Granita trapani

The historic Trapanese pastry and the granita that awakens the taste buds.

Marettimo Island

Sea, nature and history set in what is the pearl of the Mediterranean.

Cous Cous Fest San Vito Lo Capo

A fantastic combination of flavors and traditions

Castle of Santa Caterina Favignana

The Castle of Santa Caterina is the manor that dominates the island

Natural Reserve of Mountain Cofano

The perfect combination of history and nature

Zingaro Nature Reserve

One of the most magical corners of Sicily where land and sea dance in unison

San Vito Lo Capo City

The ideal destination for your holidays in Sicily.

Gioacchino Cataldo Last Rais of the Tonnara of Favignana

Gioacchino Cataldo was the last "rais", the eighth in the history of the Florio-owned plant.

Favignana - Beach of Scalo Cavallo

The beach born from an old tuff quarry

Erice

Discovering the "Medieval village of Erice"

Favignana - Praia Beach

beach near the center of the village

Favignana - Bay of Cala Rotonda

When Mother Nature creates wonders!

Island of Levanzo

Levanzo, the most romantic and small island of the Egadi

Cala Fredda (Fridda) Beach - Levanzo

Cala Fredda a small beach composed of rocks.

Cala Minnola Beach - Levanzo

The beach known for its pine forest overlooking the sea.

Favignana - Punta Longa Beach

Known for its enchanting and characteristic fishing harbour.

Favignana - Cala Grande Beach

Perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility.

Scopello

Scopello - La Tonnara

Place where sea and history meet in a unique beauty.

Scopello - Faraglioni beach

Little corner of paradise.

Scopello - Guidaloca beach

Palermo

Palermo, the largest city in Sicily, fascinating, rich in history and culture.

Palermo - Isola delle Femmine

The Isola delle Femmine is a small islet surrounded by myth and legend

Palermo - Beach Addaura

Addaura, one of Palermo's oldest jewels.

Palermo - “Monte Pellegrino” nature reserve

Among the unmissable and magical places of Palermo with a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Palermo - Villa Igiea

The emblem of the liberty style in Palermo.

Palermo - Grotta della Regina

One of the jewels of Palermo, a fascinating and mysterious place.

Palermo - The city of Street Food

Palermo is a city rich in history and culture, this is also inevitably reflected in its gastronomy.

Palermo - La Cala

La Cala is an unmissable destination for anyone visiting Palermo.

Palermo - Mondello

Mondello is a very popular tourist destination, thanks to its natural beauty, its history and its lively social life.

Palermo - Spiaggia Vergine Maria

An ideal destination for those visiting Palermo and looking for a quiet and evocative place to spend a day at the seaside.

Palermo - Nature reserve “Capo Gallo”

Among the most beautiful reserves in Sicily, a suggestive place, with high cliffs overlooking the sea.

I Leoni di Sicilia

The Florios: a successful and legendary family

Messina - Giardini Naxos Beach

The Giardini Naxos beach is one of the most beautiful and renowned on the Sicilian coast

Taormina - Grotta dell’amore

It has always been considered a romantic and ideal place for lovers due to its intimate and evocative atmosphere.

Taormina - Isola bella

In front of the coast of Taormina, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea, stands Isola Bella, a small islet of rare beauty.

Taormina - Grotta Azzurra

A natural cavity with a magical and mysterious charm, under the promontory of Capo Taormina, hidden between the cliffs overlooking the sea.

Taormina - Mazzarò

A few kilometers from Taormina, lies Mazzarò, an ancient seaside village of rare beauty.

Taormina - Baia delle Sirene

Nestled between Capo Taormina and Isola Bella, lies the Baia delle Sirene, a place of rare wild beauty.

Taormina

On the eastern coast of Sicily, it was born on a natural terrace overlooking the Ionian Sea, one of the most renowned tourist locations in the world.

Taormina - Anfiteatro Greco/Romano

The Greco-Roman Amphitheater of Taormina is an ancient jewel with breathtaking views, an architectural masterpiece.

Taormina - Lo scoglio di Zio Gennaro

A few steps from Taormina, immersed in the crystal clear waters of the Ionian Sea, is the Scoglio dello Zio Gennaro.

Taormina - The white lotus (the series)

Taormina set of the series "The White Lotus": a perfect combination of ancient charm and worldliness, an international success.