Sicily is a great place for a holiday, it has beautiful beaches, crystal clear sea and the cities are rich in art, culture and of course delicious food! In this article Netferry has prepared a 6-day itinerary touring the west of Sicily.  Firstly of all, let’s start in Palermo, firstly hire a car and travel about 100 km to San Vito Lo Capo, a beautiful seaside town that is ideal for spending a couple of days in the crystal clear waters. The town is full of sandy beaches with shallow waters, ideal for relaxing and having fun on the beach with the little ones. The beaches are generally well equipped with services, as well as pedalos with slides for hire.  In the evening enjoy a peaceful walk along Savoia Avenue, to bask in the beautiful Sicilian atmosphere and stop to eat some food. 

Next stop is Trapani, where you can take a cable car up the mountain to a small village called Erice. In Erice you can walk around and enjoy the sights we recommend that you stop at Grammatico, a family-run pastry shop where they follow ancient recipes handed down by Sicilian nuns. You’ll be spoiled for choice here, but do not miss cannoli and Genoese.  Afterwards get lost in the alleys in the centre, where there are lots of shops selling locally made gifts. 

The next day, leave the mainland for Favignana, one of the Aegadian Islands off the coast of Trapani.  Netferry recommends you to book the highspeed hydrofoil at least two days beforehand. The crossing takes about 40 minutes, so you can comfortably leave at 9.00 am and return in the late afternoon.  In Favignana, the best way to get to the beautiful beaches is by bicycle or you can buy a ticket for the "red line", which allows you to take unlimited buses all over the island all day long.

The next day, travel across to Riserva dello Zingaro and spend the day discovering the wonders of the seabed because this beach is perfect for snorkelling. Remember to bring some rock shoes for climbing around and some water and food as the reserve has no bar or restaurant services.

On the fifth day make a visit to the salt marshes in Marsala and take a walk to the islet of Mozia. You can visit the salt mill to taste various types of salt and take a beautiful walk through the saltpans. In the early evening, the sky turns orange in the salt hills and watching the sunset here is really unforgettable. 

On day six return to wonderful Palermo, a city of art, culture and history, as well as Mondello beach.  Palermo is the capital of Sicily and the streets are adorned with ancient buildings, including the Massimo theatre and the Palatine Chapel.  

Why not take the tour? The beautiful island is ready to welcome you!  Just find a ferry into one of the Sicilian ports on the Netferry website, where you can also find all the information you need regarding ferry companies, departure times and prices.

Sicily ferries

The Netferry ferry booking centre is the fast and easy way to book your ferry ticket to and from Sicily and the Aegadian Islands. There are many routes to the beautiful island, departing from the Italian ports of Livorno, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples, Salerno and Cagliari. Find out about the various companies and promotional rates that are available at various times of the year. Visit Netferry and book your trip to Sicily in a simple, fast and safe way.

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