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On the 750 meter high rocky mountain Monte San Giuliano, you will find the picturesque medieval town of Erice. The town has many churches, but the most famous one is the Chiesa "Matrice", built in 1314 AD. The church has a separate clock tower, the "campanile", which served primarily as a watchtower. You can climb this tower to have a fantastic view over Trapani, Marsala and the saline (salt planes) and the Egadi islands Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo. We recommend buying a complete pass which gives you access to the tower, several churches, and museums.

Erice has always been protected by its thick walls and the Normand castle Pepoli e Venere, which is now beautifully lit in the evening. Close to the Torri del Balio and the Torretta Pepoli (one of the symbols of Erice) there is a small castle, which in the 19th Century was turned into a villa. From here, you have a fantastic view over San Vito lo Capo.

In Erice you will find really traditional patisserie where to eat the well known almond cakes.

In the summer months many local events are organized, making a visit to Erice even more interesting.

You can reach Erice by car (driving on the SS 187 from Trapani or from Castellammare del Golfo) or by "funivia", a cable railway that will take you from Trapani close to the entrance gate of Erice.