Trapani: the city of the two seas

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Trapani

State: TP - Area: Trapani surroundings

Trapani is the city of two seas: located at the foot of the rugged Mount Erice, it stretches over an arched promontory that seems to divide the Tyrrhenian Sea from the Ionian Sea.
Trapani is the city of salt: white mounds of salt stand out along the shore guarded by the picturesque windmills.
Trapani is a destination full of charm, history and culture: ancient monuments and palaces tell of the cultural and economic wealth of the city.
Trapani is also the city of sailing and is famous for its wonderful coast.

What is the best time to visit Trapani?

Trapani 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 Trapani 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.

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Trapani

Green Valley Pop Fest a Trapani
27 Jul 2025

Stragusto a Trapani - Mediterranean Streat food
Jul 2025

Feast of Sant'Alberto in Trapani
Aug 2025

Feast of the Madonna of Trapani
Aug 2025

Trapani Film Festival
18 - 24 Aug 2025

Procession of the Mysteries - Easter in Trapani
Apr 2026

Infiorata della Scalinata di San Domenico a Trapani
May 2026

Trapani Comics
May 2026

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What to eat in Trapani

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Trapani

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Trapani Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Trapani

Legend on the origin of Trapani
The birth of Trapani is linked to mythology and to the sickle shape that the strip of land on which it stands takes on.

History of Porta Serisso in Trapani
Serisso gate takes its name from Serisso who placed the severed head of his wife on the gate, guilty of having betrayed him.

Legend of Fattuzzi of Trapani
The Fattuzzi of Trapani are spiteful sprites punished by God and expelled from Paradise because they boasted of being equal to him.

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Trapani: the city of the two seas

What to see in Trapani

Things to do

What to eat in Trapani

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Trapani