Holiday apartments near Castellammare del Golfo

It is with good reason that we have chosen a view of Castellammare del Golfo as one of the panoramic pictures on our homepage.

The unlimited open sea lies to the one side of the "Sea Fortress on the Gulf"; to the other side, the charming hilly landscape of the hinterland frames the town.

A stroll through Castellammare del Golfo to discover all its beautiful corners and its rich history is surely worth your while, the more so if you are nearby and vacationing, for example, at one of the holiday apartments we arrange for at Buseto Palizzolo. It is, however, not far from Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo either, where we also arrange for holiday accommodations.  

Experiencing history at Castellammare del Golfo

The town was of great importance early on. In ancient times, it was the trade center of the Elymians, the inhabitants of Segesta and Erice.

Later the town was ruled by the Arabs and called Al Madarig. They built the famous staircase from the large piazza to the harbor (Scalinata Rotary per la Pace) and the tuna factory of Castellammare.

The town is quite obviously named for its impressive fortress. A first fortress is said to have been built by the Arabs and then enlarged by the Normans, who drove of the Arabs. None of the original elements have survived, as due to destruction, additions etc. the fortress changed shape several times over the course of time. 

Today, the fortress houses the museum La Memoria del Mediterraneo (The Memory of the Mediterranean Sea), which offers interesting insights into tuna fishing, into the underwater world and into local traditions.