Hotels & Holidays in Trapani Sicily Italy

Trapani is a city on the western coast of island of Sicily Italy and the capital of the province with the same name. Founded by ancient Greeks, the town is in the same time an important fishing port, a top vacation spot for spending beach holidays in Sicily, and the main gateway to the Egadi Islands.

Being a town settled on the coast, much of its economy depends on the sea. Fishing is an important local industry, with fishermen catching mainly tuna. Coral is also an important export product, along with salt, marble and a special wine named marsala. Trapani is also an important ferry port with links to Egadi Islands, Pantelleria, Sardinia and Tunisia.

In Trapani can be spent some of the most relaxing beach vacations in Italy and enjoyed great accommodation in a few high class hotels. Some of the most important tourist attractions in Trapani are the church of Sant'Agostino, from the 14^th century, church of Santa Maria di Gesu, basilica Sanctuary of Maria Santissima Annunziata (also called Madonna di Trapani), built between 1315-1332 and rebuilt in 1760, Palazzo della Giudecca, and the Cathedral, built in 1635.

The city is also renowned for the Easter procession when the guild from the town carrying sculpted religious statues through the streets during an event that lasts 16 hours!

Accommodation & Tourist Attractions - Beaches

The beach named San Vito lo Capo is considered one of the best beaches in Sicily and Italy! It is located in Trapani and has a natural reserve famous for the presence of big size tonnare(tuna fish).

Trapani is today one of the most cosmopolitan Sicilian holiday resorts, featuring great attractions, luxury hotels and gorgeous beach resorts. Actually, beaches in Trapani, where tourists can relax and enjoy great aquatic sports, are unforgettable and offer unique life experiences!

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