Founded by the ancient Sicani, the port city of Trapani is situated on a long sickle shaped peninsula.
In its old renowned salines, that adjoin to the port until today salt is being mined.
Trapani is the gateway to the Egadi Islands Levanzo, Favignana and Marettimo.
The "Town amongst two seas" is closely connected to the same. Salt, Wind and Water are in the air.
As a trading center the commercial and ferry harbour still is important today.
The salt production in the salines and the fishing industries however have lost economic relevance. Instead, the service economy has arrived and has introduced a little tourism lately.
In the province of Trapani many archeological sites are located: The ancient greek towns of Segesta and Selinunte as well as the lagoon of Mozia, a carthaginian settlement.
High up above Trapani, on Mount Erice lies the mediaeval city of the same name. Palermo is 60 miles away. The nearby Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Cofano Bay are perfect for hiking and swimming.
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