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San Vito Lo Capo

Coastal town in the province of Trapani, with a pale-sand beach about 3 km long, close to the Zingaro Reserve. The Cous Cous Fest is held in the last week of September.

Outside the province of Palermo (Trapani)
Recommended for 7 days or more (in summer)

Not a day trip: best with an overnight stay and a car.

What to see

  • Spiaggia: A pale-sand beach about 3 km long.
  • Tonnara del Secco: About 3 km from the centre, on the path towards the Zingaro.
  • Torri costiere: Towers along the coast.
  • Ingresso nord dello Zingaro: Reachable from the area, about 12 km from the town per the Reserve.
  • Riserva di Monte Cofano (nei dintorni): A nature reserve in the surrounding area.
  • Grotta Mangiapane (nei dintorni): In the surrounding area, at Scurati (municipality of Custonaci), within the Monte Cofano reserve; it hosts a living nativity scene at Christmas.

Getting there

Public transport to confirm

No link verified from an official source; the municipality does not publish Palermo bus timetables on the pages consulted.

By car

A29 and SS187 route indicated by the Reserve for the north entrance (San Vito Lo Capo junction). Km and time not verified.

When to go

Not verified from an official source.

Rules and costs

  • The municipality applies an entry fee for tourist coaches (municipal regulation).
  • The municipality applies a tourist tax.

Tips

  • Contact the Comune (+39 0923 1830200) for access, parking and seasonal shuttles.

Where a detail could not be found on an official source we do not include it: always check times and fares on the official site before you go.

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