Giardini Mon Plaisir – Charming B&B in Trapani

A Tour In Western Sicily

A Short Tour of Western Sicily From Trapani to Castelvetrano a 2000-year journey Indeed, the long history of Sicily is concentrated in this territory. From Trapani, heading south, it is possible to travel through more than 2000 years of history! Along a road of just 80 km, a route that begins with the Elymians and […]

Erice

Welcome to Erice, one of the medieval villages most fascinating in Italy Erice is a medieval town protected by an ancient city wall that takes every visitor back in time. Its name derives from Erix, son of Aphrodite killed by Heracles, and it stands on Mount San Giuliano 750 metres above sea level, 15 kilometres […]

What to eat in Trapani

Discovering the delicious Trapanese cuisine No trip can be complete without trying the traditional cuisine of the place you are visiting, and one of the most interesting aspects of Trapani is getting to know its flavours. Trapani’s cuisine is authentic and genuine, influenced by the culture and customs of the peoples who have occupied Sicily […]

What to see in two days in Trapani

Itinerary guiding you to discover the city and its most famous attractions Also called the ‘city of the two seas’ because of a strip of land that seems to divide the Tyrrhenian Sea from the Ionian Sea, Trapani is famous for its beautiful coastline, interspersed as it is with enchanting bays, but it offers more […]

What To See And Do With Children In Trapani

The Sicilian city is ideal for those who want to enjoy a family holiday If you want to spend an unforgettable holiday with your children, Trapani is the right solution for you: the Sicilian city is ideal for those who want to enjoy a holiday with the whole family, including visits, relaxation and fun, without […]

Where to Eat the Best Cous Cous in Trapani

Best places to eat it in Trapani One of Trapani’s best known and most appreciated traditional dishes is cous cous, also called cùscusu in the local dialect. It is a delicious dish full of flavours and aromas that are impossible to resist. Enjoyable all year round, couscous is a recipe of Maghreb origin that has […]

Where to go in the evening in Trapani

A wide choice of possibilities to spend pleasant evenings in the company What to do in the evening in Trapani? Famous for its beautiful coastline washed by a wonderful crystal-clear sea, its charming historic centre and the beauty of the surrounding villages and islands, the Sicilian city offers a wide range of possibilities for spending […]

Mothia, The Phoenicians In Trapani

What to see in Mothia A Walk among the Remains of the Phoenician Colony We are in Marsala, and more precisely in the picturesque landscape of the Marsala Salt Pans, and from here we set off by boat to Mothia. On the island of San Pantaleo, in the Stagnone Nature Reserve, lies the ancient Phoenician […]

On the Trails of Ulysses

A Special Walk in Trapani On the Trails of Ulysses and the Places of the Odyssey There is a theory that ODISSEA was written by a woman and was set in Trapani. In 1897, the English author Samuel Butler shocked English academia with an essay in which he tried to prove that the Odyssey was […]

The Salt Pans of Trapani

The charm of the Trapani salt pans landscapes rich in history and tradition Among the salt pans in the surroundings of our facility, we recommend visiting the culcasi family’s salt pans of trapani, which provide tourists with a very well organised tour which also includes a visit to the salt museum. One of the most […]