In the province of Trapani, a stone’s throw from the Zingaro Reserve and after the enchanting white pebble beach of Guidaloca, the trap of Scopellowelcomes you with its stupendous stacks, the sea saturated turquoise colour and rich backdrops of every wonder.
Scopello: the pearl of the province of Trapani
Scopellois truly the pearl of Trapani because, just like a pearl, it is full of small nuances that remain etched in your mind, little coloured fishes, dancing corals and ancient wrecks overflowing with marine life that will bewitch with their kaleidoscopic colours.
The landscape above the water also deserves contemplation and joy: rocks overlooking the sea and fishermen’s houses that smell of authentic Sicily.
Scopello is a destination for tourists from all over the world who love to immerse themselves in “wild” nature, in fact nearby there is the Zingaro reserve with its crystalline and heavenly sea. Taking a bath, then, with the view of the Faraglioni and the view of the “Tonnara di Scopello” is something priceless.
The Tonnara, among other things, is also famous for being one of the most important and ancient in Sicily. Today this areasome biological experiments are carried out, and hosts a diving centre that organises diving and excursions by rubber dinghy.
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The holiday becomes a show
Guidaloca beach, with pebbles in an inlet, has beautiful colours ranging from green to blue. This coast, reachable after traveling about three kilometres of road by car, it is ideal for snorkelers.
Further upstream stands the ancient Baglio, dating back to 1600, which shows all its typical architecture, with famous Arabian constructions.
Inside the Baglio there are a handful of rooms framed by bougainvillea and jasmine.
Guidaloca beach, with pebbles in an inlet, has beautiful colours ranging from green to blue. This coast, reachable after traveling about three kilometres of road by car, it is ideal for snorkelers.Further upstream stands the ancient Baglio, dating back to 1600, which shows all its typical architecture, with famous Arabian constructions.
Inside the Baglio there are a handful of rooms framed by bougainvillea and jasmine.Wine bar where you can sip a drink or have an aperitif based on “pane cunzato” (a typical local sandwich), coffees and boutiques of handicrafts, famous for the shopping of the typical objects in olive wood.
A place that in the pleasant summer evenings is filled with tourists and jubilant vacationers. Ideal location for cultural and musical events.Inside the Baglioit is also possible to eat at the characteristic restaurants, where you can taste the delicious local cuisine based on excellent fish and much more.
Higher than theBaglio, towards the mountains, there is a wood chosen as a royal hunting reserve buy Ferdinando II of Bourbon, in the mid-nineteenth century and which today offers refreshment with its trees full of shades and smell of resin.
Reach Scopello is incredibly easy: head towards the highway A29 Palermo-Mazzara del Vallo, take the exit to Castellammare del Golfo and continue to the SS187 towards Trapani until the exit to Scopello. From there on you eyes will enjoy a unique panorama. Don’t lost the chance to visit one of the most fascinating village in Sicily,advertising and international film backstage: you just need to rent a car with SRC- Sicily Rent Car and start discovering Scopello.
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After an intense morning of diving among submerged archeological treasures and fish of a thousand colours, it is also possible to go to one of the countless mountain trails where you will be enchanted in enjoying a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Castellammare: from San Vito Lo Capo to Punta Raisi until you lose the view beyond the horizon.
Scopello is waiting to be discovered, from the sea to the mountains, from the reserved and welcoming coves to the clearings of maritime pines. Nature fives its best in Scopello.
