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RE: Day trips at Western Sicily

by lucapal 30 May 2012

Most popular/common day trips would include..... Erice (nice hill town near Trapani)......Marsala (small town with good museum and food).…
RE: Marsala to Agrigento

by artemis2 12 May 2012

I've found Mazzara del Vallo an intriguing town, completely untouristy and where Italy meets Africa. I liked the harbour of Sciacca, smelly…
RE: Marsala to Agrigento

by neckervd 12 May 2012

Selinunte has both: Greek temples and a sandy beach. Sciaccamare is a resort popular with people from Northern Europe.
Marsala to Agrigento

by 1alessandro 11 May 2012

Helllo everyone! Can someone recommend interesting sights and nice beaches to swim at between Marsala and Agrigento. Will drive betwee…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by RayCCroc 02 May 2012

Aah, western Sicily. I think of days spent languidly drilling in the thrust belt and the foretroughs . Beautiful oil-bearing formations…
RE: random musings on western Sicily

by barbi 02 May 2012

Ah Cyber, I bet you get some attention as well. I stayed in Trapani, but also went to Erice, Marsala, Favignana island, Segesta and San…
RE: 4 nights in Sicily

by neckervd 01 May 2012

I wouldn't go up to Sciacca (some holiday ghetti popular with people from Northern Europe) if I had only 3 days. Marsala and Nero d'Avola…
RE: 4 nights in Sicily

by waxybrushes 01 May 2012

Food and wine? Palermo will have the best sampling of Sicilian food available. Marsala if you like sweet wines. We've been happy with…
RE: Seven Nights in Sicily Reduced to Four: I NEED YOUR HELP!

by waxybrushes 01 May 2012

Yep, western Sicily's your best option: Marsala, Trapani salt flats (great seafood), Erice, and definitely Palermo -- a vital Sicilian…
RE: 4 nights in Sicily

by lucapal 24 April 2012

With that short a time,I'd stay around the Trapani area...maybe take a few trips to places like Erice,Segesta,Marsala or Mozia....whatever…
RE: Trapani vs Marsala nightlife?

by 1alessandro 10 April 2012

Thanks, will be there mid May! I love Sicilia....
Sicily: booking accommodation in advance?

by Lif 10 April 2012

Dear travellers, I'll be visiting Western Sicily from May 2nd to May 9th, flying in to and out of Trapani. My plan is to visit some place…
RE: Trapani vs Marsala nightlife?

by lucapal 10 April 2012

Trapani for sure...though as #1 says,not much going on even there. What time of year would it be?
RE: Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

by lucapal 10 April 2012

OP Your best bets would probably be Mozia (Phoenician ruins on a small island near the salt flats,just south of Trapani)....Marsala is…
RE: Trapani to Agrigento, sights...

by seaneendubh 10 April 2012

The beaches all along by Gela are pretty bad, I think. There's an oil refinery there. luckily if you head a bit further south there's…
RE: Trapani vs Marsala nightlife?

by seaneendubh 10 April 2012

I don't know if Marsala has much nightlife... Trapani definately does. But on a wed evening???
Trapani vs Marsala nightlife?

by 1alessandro 09 April 2012

Hi all, Can anyone tell me if Trapani or Marsala has a more vibrant nightlife on a Wednesday evening? Thanks!
RE: Sicily Travel Companion from 5/4/2012 - 10/4/2012

by printsmaniac 03 April 2012

My partner and I will be in Sicily April25 - May9. Staying in Syracuse and then plan to drive April 28- leave 10.30am Syracuse - Noto-…
Archaeological sites in Sicily.

by hanna71 29 March 2012

Ciao! I'm a big fan of archaeology and traveling now in Sicily. I'd like to hear advise how I can reach this places by public transportat…
RE: Wine gardens near Terrasini, Sicily

by lucapal 22 March 2012

Vineyard is the word you're looking for ;-) The nearest are probably in Alcamo....or else there is Florio(Marsala)...or Corvo in Castelda…
RE: I've got tickets to Sicily

by barbi 28 February 2012

ohhh sounds good. I wish we could stay longer, though. 5 days really isn't that much if you want to see anything. And travelling with…
RE: Internet date tonight

by RayCCroc 16 February 2012

I asked out this beautiful girl who I'd only met briefly before. We went to a uni ball in an amusement park. We sat with her friends…
RE: 10 days on Sicily

by ledblimp 01 February 2012

Oh yeah, could recommend the Baglio Oneto in Marsala, right on the Trapani/Marsala line. Nice place and reasonably priced with a nice…
Re: Sicily itinerary

by Bisquick 07 September 2011

I am by no means a Sicily expert but I think you should get along just fine on public transport. I found trains and buses to be comfortable,…
RE: Sicily itinerary

by lucapal 06 September 2011

If you are going to rely on buses and trains you will find the north and east coasts far easier than the south and west...... Anyway,to…