On the northwest edge of Sicily at the foot of Mount Erice sits the lively and historic port of Trapani. With its crescent-shaped coastline and crystal-clear waters, Trapani is most definitely an island destination, while its cafés, cathedrals and castles make it also distinctly Italian. Marked by the iconic windmills of Sicily, giant salt fields span from Trapani down the coast to neighboring Marsala, and a museum tells the history of the region’s production of celebrated sea salts. In Trapani’s Old Town, the pedestrian pathway of Corso Vittorio Emanuele takes you to the beautifully preserved Sicilian Baroque architecture of San Lorenzo Cathedral. Just steps away, Via Torrearsa is known for high-end fashion, local ceramics and Sicilian delicacies like almonds, cheeses and olive oil. To finish the day with an unforgettable sunset and views as far as the Aegadian Islands, take a lovely stroll to the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower.
