SCOPELLO

Picturesque town made up of a number of houses situated around an old 16th century "baglio" (farmhouse) with a paved square and a stone drinking trough. It is said that this ancient fishing village is situated on the site of the mythical city of Cetaria, so-called because of the numerous tuna fish in its sea. In summer afternoons and evenings the centre of the town is closed to traffic thus making it a quiet and pleasant place to explore.
Scopello is ideal as a base from which to explore the area as is situated near many places of tourist interest.

	Trapani; The 2 sea city was an ancient Phoenician port of call named Darbase and later Drepanon because of its sharp tongue of land jutting out to sea which protects the natural harbour. "Trapani, primitive and ancient port of call, lies on the sea which surrounds it on all sides....Behind the port is are the salt fields”. It was with these words that Al'Idris, Arabic geographer to King Ruggiero's court described Trapani and its economy. 35 minutes away.
	Marsala; Marsala is one of the most important Sicilian towns for its historical and cultural heritage, it's landscape and its economic strength. It was founded by the Phoenicians who survived the destruction of Mozia. They gave it the name Lilibeo. Their influences can be seen in the regional archaeological museum "Baglio Anselmi". 50 minutes away.
	Tonnara; Today the Tonnara has fallen into disuse as tuna fishing is no longer practiced in this area. However, the warehouses, the main building and the dwellings, the boats and the nets have remained intact, silent witnesses to an old Sicilian tradition which has almost died out. 5 minutes away.
	Zingaro; A beautiful 7 km stretch of natural beauty with steep cliff walls, magnificent bays, underwater caves and grottoes, coral reefs, pebbled and sandy beaches and a limpid crystalline turquoise sea. 5 minutes away.
	Segesta; One of the most famous political centres of the Elymian people, famous for its temple, its hot springs and its Greek amphitheatre where, in summer classic plays and concerts are held. 20 minutes away.
	Erice; A city rich in history and myth, founded by the Elymian people who erected a temple there dedicated to the Goddess of Love. Its imposing walls overlook the city of Trapani and from these walls one can admire a breathtaking view of the Egadi islands, particularly beautiful at sunset. 30 minutes away.
	Mothia; Founded by the Phoenicians at the end of the 8th century BC, the island has some of the most important Phoenician remains of the Mediterranean. 35 minutes away.
	Castellammare del Golfo; The town was initially the port and trading centre of the city of Segesta where the Elymian people traded their wares. Renamed Al Madariq by the Arabs, the influences of the cultures that dominated it can still be seen today. 10 minutes away.
	Selinunte; Selinunte's acropolis, it's two necropolis, the Manuzza quarter and the Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros are framed by green countryside, blue sea and the hill on the eastern side making it a beautiful sight to admire. 50 minutes away.