Why people love visiting historical Western Sicily
Take a holiday to Western Sicily and enjoy the area's monuments, temples and history. This city is well-known for its forests and archaeology. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Western Sicily
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Western Sicily a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Thermal Baths of Segesta (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
- ASD Reef Puzziteddu (27.5 mi / 44.2 km)
- Terme Acqua Pia (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
- Azienda Agricola Di Giovanna (9.2 mi / 14.9 km)
- Tenuta Rapitala Winery (10.1 mi / 16.3 km)
- Planeta Ulmo (10.5 mi / 16.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in Western Sicily
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Western Sicily is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Menfi Beach (16.7 mi / 26.9 km)
- Porto Palo Beach (17.6 mi / 28.3 km)
- Spiaggia Sovareto Beach (19.4 mi / 31.2 km)
- San Marco Beach (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
- Lumia (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
- Alcamo Marina Beach (19.5 mi / 31.4 km)
Transport options to and around Western Sicily
The nearest airport is in Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi), located 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Trapani (TPS-Vicenzo Florio), which is 34.3 mi (55.2 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Salemi Gibellina Station, Alcamo Diramazione Station and Calatafimi Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Western Sicily by jumping on the metro at Giachery Station, Fiera Station or Imperatore Federico Station.