Castellammare del Golfo Attractions
Communications
Coastal road SS 187 Palermo-Trapani; railroad station.
Location
This attractive harbor-town on the north coast was founded in ancient times as the port for the Elymian town of Segesta. An Aragonese fortress was erected by the harbor in the 14th century. The facade of the Chiesa Madre dates from 1726; inside there is a majolica statue of the Madonna.
Every August the town is the host of the Sicilian song festival "Agosto Castellammarese".
Coastal road SS 187 Palermo-Trapani; railroad station.
Location
This attractive harbor-town on the north coast was founded in ancient times as the port for the Elymian town of Segesta. An Aragonese fortress was erected by the harbor in the 14th century. The facade of the Chiesa Madre dates from 1726; inside there is a majolica statue of the Madonna.
Every August the town is the host of the Sicilian song festival "Agosto Castellammarese".
Castellammare - Beach
To the east of the town of Castellammare there is a long stretch of sand, while elsewhere there are rocky cliffs.
Monte Inici
Monte Inici (1,065m/3,494ft) can be climbed in three hours and there is a fine view from the summit.
Scopello, Italy
(Near Castellammare del Golfo)
Scopello (9km/6mi northwest) is an attractively situated fishing village with beach facilities.
