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Castellammare del Golfo is a nice little Sicilian coastal town on the "Golfo di Castellammare", the famous gulf in the north western part of Sicily. The harbour, dominated by the "castello" (castle), is Castellammare's biggest attraction. Early in the morning you will see fishermen going out to sea in their typical blue and white fishing boats, later returning with freshly caught fish for the local markets and restaurants.
You can book a guided boat trip in our trips and excursions section or even rent a boat yourself to explore the Golfo di Castellammare.

In the summer period Castellammare's harbour comes to life at night and the area becomes a pedestrian zone, where you can visit several bars, pubs and restaurant. Sitting on a terrace overlooking the harbour, you can enjoy a cocktail, Sicilian wine, handmade ice-cream or a refreshing Sicilian granita.

The "corso" (corso Garibaldi, the main road of the town) is also a nice area for shopping and from the town square you can arrive to the smallest of the two sandy beaches ("Petrolo"). The other, much larger, beach is located just outside Castellammare del Golfo ("spiaggia Plaja"). In the summer period you will find some lidos, where you can rent deckchairs and a beach umbrella, however, the marjority of Castellammare's sandy beach has a free access. In this area you will also find several beach establishments, bars, and restaurants (and we recommend "Matrioska").

Castellammare del Golfo is also an excellent base for your holidays in Sicily. You can easily reach (10-15 minutes by car) the famous nature reserve "Lo Zingaro", and the small town of Scopello, with its well known tuna fishery ("La Tonnara"). Other locations well worth a visit are the medieval town of Erice, the temple and amphitheatre of Segesta, the archeological park in Selinunte, the salt planes ("saline") in Mothia near Marsala, the cathedral of Monreale, downtown Palermo and many more!

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