They remind you of and need not shun comparison with the Caribbean and its beaches: the turquoise sea and the white sands of the gently sloping beach at San Vito Lo Capo.
They remind you of and need not shun comparison with the Caribbean and its beaches: the turquoise sea and the white sands of the gently sloping beach at San Vito Lo Capo.
On your way to San Vito Lo Capo, you encounter a paradise of untouched nature and idyllic villages.
You pass through an evergreen hilly landscape, which, every now and then, is populated by flocks of sheep. The strada del vino Erice, the wine road of Erice, finally takes you back to the seaside, where a lush flora of almond and olive trees, palm trees and agaves awaits you.
Quite a number of Sicily’s significant sights are not too far from San Vito Lo Capo. It is only one hour by car to the medieval town of Erice, which sits enthroned on a plateau, or to the ancient temples of Segesta.
At San Vito, the crystal clear sea, the picturesque harbor and majestic Monte Monaco form a fantastic backdrop.
The town includes the seaside and less bustling districts Macari and Castelluzzo. Beach bay Bue Marino, also in the municipality of San Vito, was already once listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy by the environmental organization Legambiente.
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine is a matter of course, fish is always on the menu at the restaurants. Arab cuisine too is part of local cuisine, which you notice and taste in quite a number of dishes. If you prefer the traditional pizza, you are sure to find your favorite one at one of the many pizza parlors. Of course, there are also cozy cafés, grocery stores and markets at San Vito.
Our recommendations at San Vito Lo Capo:
The Cous Cous festival takes place every year in September and is San Vito's main cultural attraction. Sicily’s bond with the African continent becomes quite obvious then, as Cous Cous, which is made of semolina, barley or sorghum, is originally North African and was 'imported' by immigrants.
Representatives of various African nations are invited to the 1-week festival to present the Cous Cous dishes typical for their countries. A delicious dish of Cous Cous with meat and dates from the Senegal, for example, might be worth a try.
But there is of course more: a large stage in the piazza for musical performances by Italian artists; market stalls throughout town with lovely souvenirs and regional products; a stage on the gorgeous beach, where either singers or DJs do their best to make people dance.
The nature reserve is known and popular for its rich flora and fauna, panoramic views and romantic bathing bays. If you are interested in the beautiful underwater world, take along snorkeling equipment.
It takes you about three hours to traverse the reserve on foot from Scopello all the way to San Vito Lo Capo. At Scopello, a small fishing village and the gate to the reserve, you can park your car and gather some strength at one of the lovely cafés before starting on your hiking tour.
Important: Take along enough supplies and water, because there are no drop-ins for refreshment in the nature reserve.
From Palermo (Falcone-Borsellini airport) as well as from Trapani (Birgi airport), it is somewhat more than an hour by car to San Vito Lo Capo.
Contact us by email or phone (Mon - Fri 09:30 h - 17:00 h):
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