Things To Do
Family and friends visiting from far and wide, we want you to enjoy the city as much as possible. Here are some of our favorite places to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
Places
Doric Temple of Segesta
A remarkably well-preserved, unfinished 5th-century BCE Greek-style temple.
Torre dell'Usciere
A historic 16th-century coastal defense watchtower.
Tonnara del Secco
A historic, abandoned tuna fishing factory about 3 km from San Vito Lo Capo.
Trapani Salt Pans
A protected nature reserve and historic salt-producing landscape.
Activities & Outdoor
Riserva Naturale Orientata dello Zingaro
Sicily's first protected natural area. It is a premier hiking and swimming destination, accessible primarily on foot.
Tonnara di Scopello Museo
A historic, open-air museum and former 13th-century tuna fishery (tonnara).
Vignazzi Pizzeria Minigolf
An 18-hole miniature golf course set within a garden of olive trees.
Natural Wine & Olive Oil Tasting
Located in Alcamo, a vineyard with olive trees, tastings of local oil, honey, and wine paired with snacks.
Rentals
Boat (Private or Group)
Full day/half day, cave tours.
Beaches
Local Beaches (5-10 mins)
Tonnaro Di Scopello
The infamous fishing village featured in the film, Oceans Twelve and Charlie XCX’s Wedding Venue. We recommend a beach day, it’s incredible. Go early and book in advance on their website before visiting.
Cala Mosca
Small quiet beach, great for families and small cliff jumping.
Cala Baialuce
Beautiful local beach. Longer walk, but clear water and a quiet little cove.
Cala Mazzo Rocky Beach
Rocky inlet with clear waters popular for swimming & snorkeling, beach chair rentals & a snack bar.
Cala Capreria
Crystal clear water, a 15-20 min walk from the carpark.
Cala dell'ovo
Beautiful hidden beach, walk from Scopello town through a private street until you get down to coast.
Spiaggia Guidaloca
A popular pebble beach with great food and wine located on the strip.
Cala Mazzo di Sciacca
Nice pebble beach, clear water, great for snorkeling. There is also a car park and a few bars.
Cala Lu Grecu
Beautiful hidden gem and free parking at the local supermarket.
Destination Beaches (20-60 mins)
Cala Petrolo
Overlooked by large stone walls, a small, shingle & sand beach with lounge rentals, drinks & snacks.
Spiaggia Playa
Distant mountain views, backed by lidos, al fresco bars & restaurants.
San Vito Lo Capo
An absolute paradise, fine white sand beach with limestone mountain views.
Cala Bianca
A bit of a challenge, but only a 15-20 minute walk to the cove-style beach.
Spiaggia di Màcari
Famous for its clear, blue waters, this small beach also has mountain views.
Food & Drinks
Restaurants
Ristorante La Tavernetta
Panoramic views for lunches or dinners overlooking the sea.
Ristorante Bar Nettuno
Restaurant in town with a terrace overlooking Seaview.
Bellevue - Il Giardino di Scopello
Lunch, aperitifs and dinner. Offering local delicacies and beautiful views of Scopello.
Made 'n Sicilia - Baglio Isonzo
Sicilian cuisine with authentic dishes, fresh ingredients, generous portions.
Restaurant Tenute Plaia
A wonderful terrace overlooking the sea, offering fresh fish dishes.
Piano Vignazze Scopello
Great food, relaxed atmosphere and a prime location near a picturesque plaza.
Bakery
Scopello Pane Cunzatu
A must-visit, offering delicious homemade food like Cassatelle and Sfincione.
Supermarkets
Market Scopello
Local market with meats, cheese, delicatessen items and wines.
Supermercato Mio Mercato
Larger market for essentials. Next door to Market Scopello.
La bottega di Beppe Il Giardino dell’Amore
A hidden gem, a small deli, grocer and wine bar.
Solea Azienda Agricola
Small farm producing olive oil, fine wines, preserves, fresh vegetables. Also serving lunch and dinner.
Extras
Other Places
Palermo
Known for its vibrant culture, intense history, and incredible street food.
Agrigento
Valle dei Templi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the world's best-preserved ancient Greek ruins.
Mount Etna
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano.
Taormina
Cliffside setting with stunning Ionian Sea views and a backdrop of Mount Etna.
Sciacca
A less-crowded Sicilian coastal town with a rich history of ceramics, thermal spas, and excellent seafood.
Erice
An ancient city perched 751 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking panoramic views.
Cefalù
A coastal city with a beautiful beach and a historic city center.
Island of Ortigia
Stunning Baroque architecture, and vibrant Sicilian culture