Western Sicily

This guide contains the unmissable places in Western Sicily.

The page of each place includes history, attractions, traditional foods, and useful tips. The information contained is accompanied by a selection of photographs, links, and various useful features.

Places

Palermo

The Capital of Sicily

Agrigento

The City of the Temples

Mazara del Vallo

The city of the red prawn

Gibellina

An inhabited masterpiece of art

Marsala

Where the Italian Union started

Realmonte

The town of the famous Scala dei Turchi

Erice

A historical jewel on the top of a mountain

Segesta

Where you can experience ancient Greek shows

Selinunte

The largest archaeological site in Europe

Sambuca di Sicilia

A small town with an Arab heritage

Sciacca

A thermal town, famous for its Carnival

Trapani

The city of pesto and salt

Custonaci

The international city of marble