The Salinara Guide
Places we love to eat, drink, wander and swim.
Food & Wine
A selection of some of our favorite places to eat, drink and discover the flavors of Western Sicily — from traditional trattorias and local bakeries to sunset aperitifs and some of Marsala’s most celebrated wineries.
We recommend booking restaurants and winery visits in advance, especially during the summer months.
MARSALA — HISTORIC CENTRE
Assud a San Francesco — $$
Piazza San Francesco
Tel. +39 0923 156 0422
A relaxed spot for contemporary Sicilian food and pizza.
La Marinara — $$$
Piazza Goffredo Mameli 5
Tel. +39 0923 365 494
Try the traditional fish couscous.
Osteria Il Gallo e l’Innamorata — $$
Via Stefano Bilardello 18
Tel. +39 0923 195 4446
One of our favorites for seafood antipasti and pasta.
Parrinello Pescheria e Cucina — $$$
Via Vincenzo Florio 4/5
Tel. +39 392 084 4887
Fresh local seafood from their own fish market.
Trattoria Garibaldi — $$
Piazza dell’Addolorata 1
Tel. +39 0923 953 006
Try the traditional fish couscous.
Ristorante Pizzeria C’era una Volta — $$
Via Frisella 58
Tel. +39 0923 953 756
MARSALA — THE STAGNONE & CONTRADA SPAGNOLA
All of these are close to Salinara.
Supermercato Tumminello Superstore — $
Contrada Cutusio 236B
Tel. +39 0923 181 7401
A well-stocked local supermarket for groceries, fresh produce and everyday essentials.
Lidia Renda Trattoria Pizzeria — $$
Contrada Ettore Infersa 101/A bis
Tel. +39 347 554 2491
Traditional local food and Sicilian wine.
Mamma Caura — $$$
Contrada Ettore Infersa, Saline Ettore e Infersa
Tel. +39 0923 966 036
One of the most beautiful places for a sunset aperitivo overlooking the salt pans. Also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ristorante Pizzeria De Vita — $
Contrada Cutusio 188
Tel. +39 0923 966 228
A casual local favorite for pizza and traditional Sicilian dishes.
Cothon Ristorante Pizzeria — $$
Contrada Spagnola 337
Tel. +39 0923 745 846
A relaxed local restaurant serving Sicilian dishes, seafood and pizza.
Ristorante La Torre — $$
Contrada San Teodoro Birgi 269
Tel. +39 0923 966 110
A simple seaside restaurant specializing in fresh fish and traditional Sicilian dishes, with beautiful views towards the Egadi Islands.
Bar Saro — $
Contrada Birgi Nivaloro 199
Tel. +39 0923 966 177
Good for breakfast, a quick lunch or takeaway.
Bar Oasi — $
Contrada Fontana di Leo 168
Tel. +39 0923 996 224
A simple local stop for breakfast, snacks and a quick lunch.
TRAPANI
Cantina Siciliana — $$
Via Giudecca 36
Tel. +39 0923 28673
A historic trattoria for traditional Trapani cuisine.
Osteria La Bettolaccia — $$$
Via Generale Enrico Fardella 25
Tel. +39 0923 25932
Refined Sicilian cuisine with a strong focus on local seafood.
Ristorante Antichi Sapori — $$
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 191
Tel. +39 0923 22866
Traditional Sicilian cuisine and local Trapani specialties in the heart of the historic centre.
Osteria La Dolce Vita — $$
Via Egadi 21
Tel. +39 0923 871 423
A great choice for fresh seafood and traditional Sicilian dishes, with excellent value for money.
Caupona Taverna di Sicilia — $$$
Via San Francesco d’Assisi 32
Tel. +39 0923 546 618
Traditional Sicilian cuisine in the heart of Trapani’s historic centre.
Pizzeria Calvino — $
Via Nunzio Nasi 71
Tel. +39 0923 21464
A Trapani institution for traditional local pizza.
Pizzeria Aleci — $
Via Duca d’Aosta 15
Tel. +39 0923 547 176
A popular local pizzeria serving traditional Trapani-style pizza.
Sapurito Street Food & Goloserie — $
Via Turretta 13
Tel. +39 389 193 5427
A casual spot for Sicilian street food and local specialties — perfect for a quick lunch.
Gelateria Liparoti — $
Viale delle Sirene 21
Tel. +39 389 299 8096
Our pick for the best ice cream in Sicily.
Antica Pasticceria Colicchia — $
Via delle Arti 6/8
Tel. +39 0923 547 612
Our pick for the best granita in Western Sicily — a historic Trapani pastry shop dating back to 1885.
MARINELLA DI SELINUNTE
Ristorante La Pineta — $$
Via Punta Cantone
Tel. +39 0924 46820
Enjoy fresh seafood right by the beach — try the lobster pasta.
ERICE
Pasticceria Maria Grammatico
Via Vittorio Emanuele 14
Tel. +39 0923 869 390
One of Sicily’s most famous pastry shops. Don’t leave without trying a Genovese.
Gelateria Liparoti — $
Via Vittorio Emanuele 86
Tel. +39 380 460 6746
Our pick for the best ice cream in Sicily — don’t miss it.
Ristorante Monte San Giuliano — $$
Vicolo San Rocco 7
Tel. +39 0923 869 595
Traditional Sicilian and Trapani cuisine in the heart of Erice.
CUSTONACI
Bar Gelateria Vassallo
Via Monsignor Rizzo 8
Tel. +39 0923 971 067
Known for traditional Sicilian granita.
DATTILO
Euro Bar
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 11/13
One of the area’s most famous stops for freshly filled Sicilian cannoli.
CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO
Pizzeria Bellavista — $
Near Piazza Castello
Tel. +39 338 836 5941
H80 Fame — $$
Via Marina di Petrolo 27
Tel. +39 0924 31629
Contemporary takes on traditional Sicilian cuisine and fresh local seafood.
BETWEEN MARSALA & TRAPANI
Agriturismo Vultaggio — $$
Contrada Misiliscemi 4, Guarrato
Tel. +39 0923 865 107
WhatsApp +39 351 919 2513
A countryside restaurant serving traditional Sicilian dishes and local produce.
THE EGADI ISLANDS
FAVIGNANA
Trattoria La Bettola
Via Nicotera 47
Tel. +39 0923 921 988
A long-standing favorite for seafood and traditional island cuisine.
LEVANZO
Ristorante Bar Romano
Via Calvario 5
Tel. +39 0923 924 001
Fresh seafood and simple island dishes in the heart of Levanzo.
Ristorante Paradiso
Via Calvario 6
Tel. +39 0923 924 080
Fresh seafood in the peaceful setting of Levanzo.
MARETTIMO
Trattoria Il Pirata
Via Scalo Vecchio 27
Tel. +39 0923 923 027
Try the lobster pasta.
WINERIES TO VISIT IN MARSALA
Marsala is surrounded by some of Sicily’s most fascinating wineries, from small independent producers to the historic cellars that made Marsala wine famous around the world.
For guided tours and tastings in English or Italian, we strongly recommend checking opening times and booking in advance.
Azienda Agricola Barraco
Contrada Bausa
Tel. +39 389 795 5357
A small, distinctive producer known for expressive wines made from native Sicilian grape varieties.
Marco De Bartoli — Samperi
Contrada Fornara Samperi 292
Tel. +39 0923 962 093
An essential visit for anyone interested in Marsala and the revival of traditional Sicilian winemaking.
Cantine Florio
Via Vincenzo Florio 1
Tours & Tastings: +39 0923 781 305 / 306 / 317
One of Marsala’s great historic wine cellars, founded in 1833.
Donnafugata — Historic Cellars
Via Sebastiano Lipari 18
Tours & Tastings: +39 0923 724 245 / 724 263
One of Sicily’s best-known wineries, offering guided visits and tastings in its historic Marsala cellars.
LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS & SPECIALTIES
A few of our favorite places to discover authentic local ingredients and traditional Sicilian specialties.
Panificio Ragona
Via Abele Damiani 10
Tel. +39 0923 952 642
Our pick for some of the best arancine in the world.
Pasticceria Dolce Tentazione
Via Giulio Anca Omodei 3
Tel. +39 0923 714 037
Our favorite place for traditional Sicilian cannoli, freshly filled with ricotta.
Piazza Gelato
Piazza Francesco Pizzo 18
Tel. +39 0923 712 611
Our pick for some of the best gelato in Marsala.
Antica Pasticceria Vivona
Via Stefano Bilardello 21
Traditional Sicilian pastries and sweets.
Marsala Fish Market
Near Porta Garibaldi
Visit in the morning for fresh local fish, seafood and seasonal produce.
Museo del Sale — Saline Ettore e Infersa
Contrada Ettore Infersa
Visit the historic salt mill and pick up locally harvested sea salt.
Spots to Visit
A selection of some of our favorite places to explore around Salinara — from ancient archaeological sites and medieval hilltop towns to fishing villages, nature reserves and some of Western Sicily’s most beautiful landscapes.
MARSALA — 7 km
A lively historic town known for its Baroque centre, traditional food, local markets and the historic wineries that made Marsala wine famous around the world.
Don’t miss the historic centre, Porta Garibaldi, the fish market and a visit to one of the traditional Marsala wineries.
MOZIA
A tiny island in the Stagnone Lagoon and one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Western Sicily.
Founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC, the island preserves important archaeological remains surrounded by vineyards, salt pans and the shallow waters of the lagoon.
Reach the island by boat from the Stagnone and visit the Whitaker Museum and archaeological site.
TRAPANI — 24 km
A historic port city with an elegant old town, lively streets, excellent restaurants and a strong fishing tradition.
Walk through the historic centre, visit the fish market and enjoy an aperitivo by the sea.
CUSTONACI & GROTTA MANGIAPANE
Custonaci is surrounded by dramatic marble quarries and mountains overlooking the sea.
Grotta Mangiapane
Contrada Scurati, Custonaci
Tel. +39 340 143 2291
A spectacular prehistoric cave containing a beautifully preserved rural village built into the rock.
ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE
Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Via Salvo D’Acquisto 1, Castellammare del Golfo
Information: +39 0924 35108
One of Sicily’s most beautiful nature reserves, with coastal hiking trails, dramatic cliffs and small coves with crystal-clear water.
Bring comfortable shoes, water and everything you need for the day.
CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO & SCOPELLO
Visit the picturesque harbour and historic centre of Castellammare del Golfo before continuing along the coast to Scopello.
Scopello is famous for its historic Tonnara, dramatic Faraglioni and beautiful Mediterranean landscape.
SEGESTA
Parco Archeologico di Segesta
Contrada Barbaro, Calatafimi Segesta
Tel. +39 0924 952356
One of Sicily’s most impressive archaeological sites, home to an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Doric temple and a Greek theatre overlooking the surrounding countryside.
ERICE
A beautiful medieval hilltop village approximately 750 metres above sea level, with cobbled streets, castles, historic churches and spectacular panoramic views over Trapani, the salt pans and the Egadi Islands.
Don’t leave without trying the traditional pastries and Genovesi.
SALEMI
A historic hilltop town with narrow streets, stone architecture and a medieval castle overlooking the Belice Valley.
MAZARA DEL VALLO
A fascinating Mediterranean city where Sicilian, Arab and North African influences meet.
Museo del Satiro Danzante
Piazza Plebiscito, Mazara del Vallo
Tel. +39 0923 933917
Home to the extraordinary ancient bronze statue of the Dancing Satyr.
Don’t miss a walk through the historic Kasbah.
SELINUNTE
Parco Archeologico di Selinunte
Piazzale Iole Bovio Marconi 1, Marinella di Selinunte
Tel. +39 0924 46277
One of the largest archaeological parks in Europe, with monumental Greek temples overlooking the Mediterranean.
Combine your visit with a swim or lunch by the sea at nearby Marinella di Selinunte.
SAN VITO LO CAPO
One of Western Sicily’s most famous seaside towns, known for its long sandy beach, turquoise water and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Beautiful but very popular during the summer months.
EGADI ISLANDS
Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo are three very different islands surrounded by some of the clearest water in Sicily.
Perfect for swimming, snorkeling, cycling, hiking and exploring small fishing villages.
Beaches & Swimming
From the shallow waters of the Stagnone Lagoon to secluded rocky coves and long sandy beaches, Western Sicily offers an incredible variety of places to swim.
THE STAGNONE — CLOSE TO SALINARA
The nearest access to the sea is approximately 500 metres from Salinara.
The Stagnone Lagoon is famous for its shallow, calm water, salt pans and beautiful sunsets. Small wooden platforms provide access to the water at several points along the lagoon.
The area is particularly popular for kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP, kayaking and sailing, with equipment rental and lessons available nearby.
The shoreline here is natural rather than a traditional sandy beach, and there are generally no beach umbrellas or sun loungers.
For traditional sandy beaches and equipped beach clubs, there are several options approximately 10–20 minutes by car from Salinara.
North of Salinara
The northern coast can be a particularly good choice when the Scirocco is blowing.
TORRE SAN TEODORO
Beautiful shallow turquoise water and views towards the Egadi Islands.
Torre San Teodoro Beach
Free beach with shallow water.
Playa del Rio
Beach bar with umbrellas and sun loungers.
CORNINO
A beautiful bay beneath Monte Cofano, with clear water and a dramatic mountain backdrop.
Cornino Beach
Free beach and equipped areas.
Ristorante Il Pirata
Via Cornino, Custonaci
Seafront restaurant and beach bar.
CASTELLUZZO
A quieter stretch of coastline between Monte Cofano and San Vito Lo Capo, characterized by rocky coves and exceptionally clear water.
Agliareddi
Free beach.
Seno dell’Arena
Free beach.
MACARI
One of our favorite stretches of coastline in Western Sicily, with a series of beautiful coves overlooking Monte Cofano.
Santa Margherita Bay
Free beach.
Macari Beach
Free beach.
Bue Marino
Free beach and one of the most beautiful swimming spots along the coast.
Isolidda
Free beach.
Torre Isolidda
Free beach.
Cala Moncina
Small natural cove.
SAN VITO LO CAPO
San Vito Lo Capo Beach
Long sandy beach with both free areas and equipped beach clubs.
Cala Grottazza
A quieter rocky cove outside the main town.
ZINGARO NATURE RESERVE
The reserve contains several beautiful coves accessible only on foot.
Cala dell’Uzzo
One of the most beautiful and easily accessible coves in the reserve.
There are no beach clubs inside the reserve, so bring water, food and sun protection.
SCOPELLO
Tonnara di Scopello & Faraglioni
Largo Tonnara, Scopello
Reservations: +39 0924 186 6101
Ticket Office: +39 0924 187 0000
One of Sicily’s most iconic coastal landscapes, with crystal-clear water beneath the historic tuna fishery and dramatic sea stacks.
South of Salinara
The southern coast can be a particularly good choice when the Maestrale is blowing.
MARSALA — CAPO BOEO
Boeo Marsala
Lungomare Boeo 3, Marsala
Beach club with umbrellas and sun loungers, seafood restaurant and sunset aperitivo.
MARSALA — SOUTHERN BEACHES
Several long sandy beaches stretch south of Marsala, with both free areas and equipped beach clubs.
Covo della Saracena
Beach club with umbrellas and sun loungers.
Lido Il Gazebo
Beach club with umbrellas and sun loungers.
Marè by Lido Pakeka
Beachfront restaurant, pizzeria and summer venue.
PETROSINO
Lido Torrazza
Sandy coastline with free beach areas and seasonal beach facilities.
CAPO FETO
A wild and largely undeveloped coastal landscape surrounded by wetlands and Mediterranean vegetation.
Capo Feto Beach
Free beach.
CAPO GRANITOLA & TORRETTA GRANITOLA
A quiet coastal area characterized by clear water, rocky shoreline and small beaches.
Lido Costanza
Equipped beach area.
Approdo dei Saraceni
Seafront restaurant and beach area.
Kartibubbo
Free beach areas.
MARINELLA DI SELINUNTE
A long sandy coastline immediately below the archaeological park of Selinunte.
Marinella di Selinunte Beach
Free beach.
La Pineta
Via Punta Cantone, Marinella di Selinunte
Tel. +39 0924 46820
Beachfront restaurant overlooking the sea.
Lido Zabbara
Via Pigafetta 1, Marinella di Selinunte
Tel. +39 0924 46194
Equipped beach club with umbrellas and sun loungers, bar and restaurant.
The Egadi Islands
Best enjoyed on calm, clear-weather days.
FAVIGNANA
The easiest island to explore independently. Renting a bicycle or e-bike is one of the best ways to discover its beaches and coves.
Cala Rossa
One of Favignana’s most spectacular swimming spots.
Cala Azzurra
Beautiful turquoise water and sandy seabed.
Lido Burrone
Strada Costiera di Mezzogiorno, Favignana
Tel. +39 346 351 3359
Sandy beach with an equipped beach club, umbrellas and sun loungers.
Bue Marino
A dramatic rocky coastline with deep, clear water.
LEVANZO
The smallest and quietest of the Egadi Islands. Most places can be reached on foot from the village.
Cala Fredda
Beautiful cove close to the village.
Cala Minnola
A peaceful bay surrounded by pine trees.
Il Faraglione
A scenic swimming spot on the opposite side of the village.
MARETTIMO
The wildest and most mountainous of the Egadi Islands, ideal for nature lovers, hiking and exploring by boat.
One of the best ways to experience Marettimo is to take a boat tour with a local fisherman, discovering sea caves and secluded coves that are difficult or impossible to reach on foot.