What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Castelvetrano, lying on the hills between the Belice and Delia rivers, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, is the city of the temples of Selinunte.
The city of Castelvetrano, founded by the ancient Scian populations of Legum and by the veterans of Selinunte, it bears the signs of the Greek and Arab civilizations and offers numerous attractions that testify to the millenary history of these places.
In the city of Castelvetrano there are museums and churches that collect works of inestimable value.
In its territory there are splendid golden beaches lapped by a turquoise sea.
What is the best time to visit Castelvetrano?
Castelvetrano can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Castelvetrano during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Squares System in Castelvetrano
Tre Fontane Beach
Holy Trinity Church of Delia in Castelvetrano
Church of San Domenico in Castelvetrano
Fountain of Nymph in Castelvetrano
Selinuntino Civic Museum in Castelvetrano
Selinus Theater in Castelvetrano
Castle of Stone in Castelvetrano
Cathedral of Castelvetrano
Triscina Beach
Triscina International Circuit
Reserve of the mouth of the Belice River
Selinunte Beach
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Castelvetrano
Feast of the Holy Crucifix in Castelvetrano
1 - 4 May 2025
Artichoke Festival in Castelvetrano
May 2025
Historical re-enactment of San Giovanni in Castelvetrano
Jun 2025
Feast of San Giovanni in Castelvetrano
Jun 2025
Tagliata fest in Castelvetrano
Sep 2025
Castelvetrano black bread festival
Oct 2025
Nocellara Fest - Oil Festival in Castelvetrano
Dec 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Castelvetrano
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
