Giardini Mon Plaisir – Charming B&B in Trapani

Easter in Trapani

A Celebration of Traditions, Devotion, and Folklore Embark on a journey through the Easter festivities in Trapani, where we will unveil centuries-old traditions, moments of profound devotion, and vibrant folkloric celebrations. From the Procession of the Mysteries to the moving rite of the Deposition of Christ, let us guide you through this extraordinary experience. Holy […]

Rediscovering the Charm of Past Travels

Grand Tour in Western Sicily Welcome to the enchanting world of the Grand Tour, an experience that captivated European aristocrats in the 19th century and can now be relived in all its splendor in picturesque Western Sicily, with Trapani as the starting point. The “Grand Tour” was the quintessential educational journey, an opportunity for young […]

A walk through nature

The Zingaro Nature Reserve One of the very few stretches of Sicilian coastline not crossed by carriage roads, only an old ‘trazzera’ to be travelled on foot or on a mule.The mule was the only ‘means’ of transport used by the last family to live on this stretch of coastline until the 1960s.The coastline of […]

Castellammare Del Golfo

The marina and the castle as protagonists of Castellammare del Golfo Castellammare del Golfo is a small municipality in the province of Trapani that encompasses many natural beauties, enriched by a historical centre of high cultural, architectural and artistic value.The symbol of the town is the Arab-Norman castle, from which the town derives its name, […]

Egadi Islands

Favignana, Marettimo and Levanzo the wonderful Egadi Islands archipelago The Egadi Islands are an archipelago off the coast of Trapani and Marsala consisting of three main islands that everyone is familiar with, but the archipelago is made up of other smaller (uninhabited) islands such as Formica, Maraone, Stagnone and Galeotta. All the islands belong to […]

Trapani

AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY WITH GIARDINI MON PLAISIR The 5 things to see and do in Trapani Trapani is a city on the sea, indeed ‘between two seas’, and this is how it is also called because of its extension along a small strip of land in western Sicily, surrounded by the sea.According to mythology, its […]

Segesta

Segesta the stage for a fascinating story Segesta is located in north-western Sicily and stands on Mount Barbaro, a short distance from Alcamo and Castellammare del Golfo. The ruins that can be admired when visiting Segesta date back to an ancient city founded by the Elymians, a people who, according to Thucydides, were Trojans fleeing […]

Marsala

Marsala a city with an unmistakable ‘aftertaste’. Marsala is the fifth largest municipality in Sicily, but in terms of prestige it is undoubtedly among the cities with the highest historical and cultural value on the island.Marsala overlooks the sea and stands on Capo Boeo, the furthest point of western Sicily, a short distance from the […]

The Most Beautiful Beaches In Trapani And Its Province

Beaches and Sea the best destinations in Trapani and its province If you love the sun and the sea, Trapani is the right city for your holiday. In addition to being a destination rich in charm, history and culture, Trapani and its province are famous for their beautiful coastline, interspersed as it is with enchanting […]

A Day In Palermo

What to see in Palermo in One Day Palermo, ‘Capital’ of Sicily Palermo is a multifaceted city, its long history rooted in prehistory. Phoenician city, then Greek and Roman, Arab capital and then land conquered by the Normans, the French and the Spanish. This incredible history is still recognisable, its street layout, the scents and […]