From San Vito Lo Capo to the Salt Pans of Trapani
The experience involves:
- Departure from 33 Via Piersanti Mattarella in San Vito Lo Capo at 09.30 a.m.
- Arrive in Trapani at 10:30/10:45 a.m., short stop to admire the characteristic fish market in Via C. Colombo;
- Visit of Trapani's historic center with escort: (Church of Purgatory - Cathedral San Lorenzo - Senatorial Palace - Old Market Square - Tramontana Walls);
- Free stop for lunch from 13:00 to 13:50 recommended excellent street food;
- Departure from Garibaldi Square at 2:00 p.m. and arrival at the Salt Pans for 2:15 p.m., stop, visit of the ponds, Maria Stella Mill, Nubia Salt Pans, Calcara Salt Pans and Salt Museum;
- Scheduled to return at 5 p.m. to San Vito Lo Capo;
- End of services.
The fee provides:
- Bus transportation A/R
- Qualified driver
- Chaperone
- Fuel and vat
The fee does not include:
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees (Salt Museum + Salt Trail)
- Extras and gratuities
Trapani-Centro Storico
While traversing the streets of the historic center, it is possible to admire numerous ancient monuments such as the Palazzo Senatorio, Trapani Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Church of the Anime del Purgatorio. One of the most majestic places in Trapani is Vittorio Emanuele Square with the statue of the King in the center, dating from 1890. Along the coast stand ancient walls which extend to the harbor, the latter a symbol of one of the historical traditions such as fishing.
The Salt Pans
Extending for about 1,000 hectares on the coastal strip of Trapani, the salt pans enjoy an excellent strategic point concerning its ancient activity of Salt Extraction, which since Phoenician times has been a great resource in commercial interchange. Since 1995 it has become a protected nature reserve, managed by WWF ITALY. Despite the fact that the reserve is protected, the activity of salt mining is always enhanced.
Trapani the salt pans are waiting for you!