Alcamo

Alcamo is a town in the Trapani province of western Sicily.

The climate is mild and the central position in the Gulf of Castellammare offers some landscapes characterized by magnificent horizons from Mount Bonifato. The surrounding countryside gives a wonderful landscape of waving hills full of vineyards and if you are at Alcamo Marina it is still possible to behold sand dunes.

The joint presence of town, mountain, country, beach and seaside makes the territory full of natural alternatives.

Alcamo is practically full of opportunities all the year round: in winter you can take advantage of Christmas events to visit the monuments in the town centre and the places of its "movida" (pubs, bars and pizzerias in particular), while in summer it is possible to walk along the promenade full of very good pizzerias too.

It is also a good idea to visit the town in June so you can take part in the celebrations in honour of Madonna of Miracles (Most Holy Mary of Miracles) or in spring if you wish to take advantage of the mild climate and visit the Nature Reserve and the ancient ruins on Mount Bonifato.

Though people think that Alcamo were founded by Arabs during the Middle Ages, the excavations in the surrounding territory confirm that there were already settlements near the present town in prehistoric times. Before the arrival of Arabs there were two villages: the first one, Longuro, was on Mount Bonifato, while the second, called Longarico, was near the present built-up areas.

When the Arabs arrived at the village, they saw it was semi-desert and so they founded Alcamo which was settled by Muslims. Afterwards the town passed under the dominion of Normans and Swabians. In time the old mosques were substituted by Catholic churches and only the ancient Arab fountain, still running, and the name of the town, whose meaning is uncertain, remained.

The built-up areas became a well fortified feud thanks to the construction of the Castle of the Counts of Modica and the walls surrounding the present town centre.

In the following centuries Alcamo progressively developed from the cultural point of view, both for literature (whose most important representative is the poet Cielo d’Alcamo) and the artistic production; in fact there are very important sculptures and paintings inside its churches, especially in the Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) where an art museum has been opened in order to collect some of these masterpieces.

Owing to its particular geographical position (with Mount Bonifato in the south and the Gulf of Castellammare in the north) a lot of streets have an inclination from the mountain, in the south, towards the sea, in the north. Mount Bonifato and the coastline are also two excellent points of reference because they can be seen from any place in town. Corso 6 Aprile is very important: it is known by its citizens as “il Corso”(or lu Cassaru in dialect). This main street starts from The Church of Madonna of Graces (Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie, called "Munna 'Razia" in dialect) and finishes at Porta Palermo; on the way you will also pass the Saints Paul and Bartholomew’s baroque church with its rich interior and Piazza Ciullo, which is full of young people at night.

In Piazza Ciullo (called “the Square” or “la Chiazza” in dialect), you can see the Town Hall, the Church of the Jesuits' College (Chiesa del Collegio) which is in the middle of the square and has a big round clock, Saint Olivia’s Church, restaurants and sandwich bars. Going towards Chiesa del Collegio and turning on the left, you will arrive at Piazza della Repubblica, where you can admire the Castle of Counts of Modica and find also a large free car park.

Near Piazza Ciullo the main street (Corso) has a sudden narrowing: starting from this point it is called the “Narrow Corso” (“Cassaru Strittu" in dialect). The Cathedral (Chiesa Madre) is here; if you go straight on you will reach the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and finally the end of the Main Street coinciding with Porta Palermo which opens on Piazza Bagolino, called the "Bastione" (or "lu Bastiuni"in dialect) owing to its high walls of defence surrounding the square. This is delimited by a sidewalk from where you can admire, above all at sunset, a very striking view together with the coastline of Alcamo Marina. Going down Piazza Bagolino, after two turnings, you get to a large square where you can admire the ancient Arab fountain. On its right there is a paved pathway leading to the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary of Miracles, which can be reached on foot through this paved road, or by car through a narrow street nearby.

Starting from Piazza Pittore Renda (Munna 'Razia), with Corso 6 Aprile behind, you can go round a roundabout (with the small Church of Our Lady of Graces in its middle) and arrive at Viale Italia which ends with another roundabout (known as "La Rotonda" par excellence). If you go left you will get to Viale Europa where there are several interesting bars in which it is possible to taste some typical local recipes. By taking one of the left streets (Via Monte Bonifato in particular) you will arrive at the Nature Reserve on Mount Bonifato, while if you go ahead you will get to a crossroads and by turning left you will first meet the Church of Saint Mary of Jesus (Chiesa di Santa Maria di Gesù) and then a small roundabout with a statue of Saint Francis in the middle.

From this roundabout you can go to Piazza Bagolino (by turning right and through Via Florio) and to Piazza della Repubblica turning on the left.

• Tourist's Office and URP (Citizens' Relations Office), Corso 6 Aprile,60 (near Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica, +39 092 459 0219, +39 092 450 1849. M-F 09:00-13:00, M 16:00-18:00.

Tourist's Office and URP (Citizens' Relations Office), Corso 6 Aprile,60 (near Piazza Ciullo, opposite the Basilica, +39 092 459 0219, +39 092 450 1849. M-F 09:00-13:00, M 16:00-18:00.

• Arab fountain, Via Discesa Santuario (near Piazza Bagolino. It is an ancient structure still working, built during the period of Arab rule.
• Arab Watchtower, Corso 6 Aprile (next to the Church of Our Lady's Aid, opposite the Mother Church. Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big water cistern.
• Funtanazza, On Mount Bonifato (on Mount Bonifato. A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa. free entrance.

Arab fountain, Via Discesa Santuario (near Piazza Bagolino. It is an ancient structure still working, built during the period of Arab rule.

Arab Watchtower, Corso 6 Aprile (next to the Church of Our Lady's Aid, opposite the Mother Church. Ancient watchtower built by Saracens at about 980 AD. Inside it there are a characteristic stone winding staircase with 85 steps and a big water cistern.

Funtanazza, On Mount Bonifato (on Mount Bonifato. A very old architectonic work which was probably used as a water reservoir, but according to some people it was a thermal plant. It has a rectangular plan with pillars sustaining a barrel vault, similar to the Moorish fountains of the northern coasts in Africa. free entrance.

• The Castle of the Counts of Modica, Piazza della Repubblica,12, +39 0924 22915. W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30. Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535 the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and that in old times defended from enemies' attacks extremely well. Free.
• Castle of Ventimiglia. A medieval castle and today there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who declared he had built it only for defence, though according to some interpretations, it would date back to an anterior period.
• The Castle of Calatubo. A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The homonymous village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis dating back to the 6th century BC.

The Castle of the Counts of Modica, Piazza della Repubblica,12, +39 0924 22915. W-Su 09:00-13:00, 15:30-19:30. Probably built in the 14th or 15th century by the Peralta family and then completed by the feudatories Enrico and Federico Chiaromonte. In 1535 the emperor Charles V lodged here. It was a possession of the Cabreras and then of the Counts of Modica, until 1812. Later, during the Italian Kingdom and until 1960, it was used as a prison. It has a rhomboidal shape, with four towers: two quadrangular ones at the corners and the other two are connected by curtains and are cylindrical. In each tower there was a torture room for prisoners, the rooms for sentinels and for passing guest sovereigns. One of the particular characteristics of the castle is given by the thick walls which bound it and that in old times defended from enemies' attacks extremely well. Free.

Castle of Ventimiglia. A medieval castle and today there are only some parts of the walls, the primary tower and the dungeons. It took the name from Enrico Ventimiglia, who declared he had built it only for defence, though according to some interpretations, it would date back to an anterior period.

The Castle of Calatubo. A fortress built in the early Middle Ages. The homonymous village of Calatubo stood nearby and its commerce was based on the exportation of cereals and millstones. In the same place there is an old necropolis dating back to the 6th century BC.

There are several historical civil buildings in Alcamo:

• Casa De Ballis, Via Mariano De Ballis (between Piazza Bagolino and Piazza Ciullo. It was built in the 16th century and it has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.
• Pia Opera Pastore, Via Pia Opera Pastore (nNext to Porta Trapani. It was designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872;
• Palazzo Fraccia, Via XI Febbraio,8 (opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta. In baroque style it was built at about the year 1700. Above the balcony there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.
• Palazzo Rocca, Corso VI Aprile (next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church. It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.
• Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli, via Rossotti,30 (between Piazza Bagolino and Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.
• Palazzo Peria, corso VI Aprile (opposite Centro Congresso Marconi. Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and it has been restored with the Livigni method.
• Palazzo Di Gregorio, via Dante. It was built about the 17th century in a neo-classical style.
• Palazzo Patti, Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 18th century.
• Town Hall (Palazzo Comunale), Piazza Ciullo. Built in 1843 in neoclassic style.
• Palazzo Ferrara, via Francesco Crispi (corner of via Crispi and via Ruggero Settimo. Built in 1909 in classical style.
• Palazzo Pastore, corso VI Aprile (near Piazza Ciullo. It was built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassic style.
• Villa Luisa, Via Rossotti (near Piazza Bagolino. built in 1903.

Casa De Ballis, Via Mariano De Ballis (between Piazza Bagolino and Piazza Ciullo. It was built in the 16th century and it has a square tower with battlements, adorned with a round arch that contains two windows, one twin lancet and one triple lancet; probably designed in 1490 by brothers Tommaso and Pietro Oddo.

Pia Opera Pastore, Via Pia Opera Pastore (nNext to Porta Trapani. It was designed by the architect Giovan Battista Palazzotto in 1872;

Palazzo Fraccia, Via XI Febbraio,8 (opposite the Basilica Maria Assunta. In baroque style it was built at about the year 1700. Above the balcony there is the family coat of arms: an injured heart surmounted by a crown.

Palazzo Rocca, Corso VI Aprile (next to Saints Paul and Bartholomew's church. It was built about the year 1629. Its portals and brackets are made with carved stones.

Palazzo Rossotti-Chiarelli, via Rossotti,30 (between Piazza Bagolino and Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 18th century, it has a portal, railings and balconies in a baroque style.

Palazzo Peria, corso VI Aprile (opposite Centro Congresso Marconi. Built in about the year 1700; this palace has two floors and it has been restored with the Livigni method.

Palazzo Di Gregorio, via Dante. It was built about the 17th century in a neo-classical style.

Palazzo Patti, Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 18th century.

Town Hall (Palazzo Comunale), Piazza Ciullo. Built in 1843 in neoclassic style.

Palazzo Ferrara, via Francesco Crispi (corner of via Crispi and via Ruggero Settimo. Built in 1909 in classical style.

Palazzo Pastore, corso VI Aprile (near Piazza Ciullo. It was built at the end of the 18th century in neoclassic style.

Villa Luisa, Via Rossotti (near Piazza Bagolino. built in 1903.

• Sacred Art Museum, Corso 6 Aprile (inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta), +39 0924 21578. M-F 09:30-12:45. €3, reduced €2.
• Ethnic, agricultural, pastoral and craftmanship museum, Piazza Castello (inside the Castle, +39 0924 22915.
• Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments "Fausto Cannone", Via Commendatore Navarra,75 (inside the Ex Church of Saint James of the Sword, near the Castle. F 09:30-13:00, Sa Su 17:00-21:00. There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries. Free.
• Museum of Contemporary Art, Piazza Ciullo (inside the ex Collegio dei Gesuiti, +39 0924 24592. 09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30. free.

Sacred Art Museum, Corso 6 Aprile (inside Chiesa Madre (Basilica Maria SS. Assunta), +39 0924 21578. M-F 09:30-12:45. €3, reduced €2.

Ethnic, agricultural, pastoral and craftmanship museum, Piazza Castello (inside the Castle, +39 0924 22915.

Museum of Multiethnic Musical Instruments "Fausto Cannone", Via Commendatore Navarra,75 (inside the Ex Church of Saint James of the Sword, near the Castle. F 09:30-13:00, Sa Su 17:00-21:00. There are 202 musical instruments: rebab, sarinda, gansira, swarpeti, bansuri, takita, marambao, vojnica, iakir and many others collected all over the world by the music teacher Fausto Cannone from Alcamo; there are instruments and sounds coming from different peoples: from Thailand to Tibet, from New Guinea to South America, from Polynesia to China, from Australia to Argentina, South Africa and various European countries. Free.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Piazza Ciullo (inside the ex Collegio dei Gesuiti, +39 0924 24592. 09:30-12:30, 16:30-19:30. free.

• The Nature Oriented Reserve, Via Monte per Monte Bonifato, +39 0924 202626. 09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00. A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are "Funtanazza" and "Porta Regina"), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.
• Parco Suburbano San Francesco, Piazza Bagolino (below the belvedere, +39 320 8598098. 09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30. The park is managed by the Association "Laurus" of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm. free.

The Nature Oriented Reserve, Via Monte per Monte Bonifato, +39 0924 202626. 09:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00. A protected area on Mount Bonifato with remarkable natural, historical, archeological and geological interest. Inside it there are the ruins of an ancient hamlet (among which are "Funtanazza" and "Porta Regina"), the remains of the Castle of the Ventimiglia and the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Mary from the Heights (Santuario della Madonna dell'Alto). You can also use a picnic area near the “Funtanazza”. They carry out several and different activities in the reserve such as Nordic walking, mountain biking, trekking, birdwatching, and creative and didactic research.

Parco Suburbano San Francesco, Piazza Bagolino (below the belvedere, +39 320 8598098. 09:30-13:00, 15:30-18:30. The park is managed by the Association "Laurus" of Alcamo. Thanks to its volunteers, this green lung with hundreds of plants of the Mediterranean flora, gives the chance to children and adults to relax in the middle of its green. Inside there are a children's playground and a small zoo farm. free.

• Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Piazza IV Novembre, 2 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21578. 08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00. Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini, free.
• Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Corso 6 Aprile, 2 (near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 22397. It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.
• Church of the College of Jesuits, Piazza Ciullo. It was built between 1684-1767.
• Church of Saint Olivia, Piazza Ciullo. It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar ("Sacrificio della Messa" dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.
• Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew, Corso VI Aprile, 183. Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).
• Church of Saint Mary of Jesus, Piano Santa Maria, 28. Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.
• Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles, Via Massimiliano Kolbe (near Piazza Bagolino. It was built in 1547.
• Church of Saint Thomas, Corso VI Aprile, 31. The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.
• The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola, Via Commendatore Navarra. Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.
• Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church, Corso 6 Aprile. Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.
• Church of the Annunciation, Piazza Libertà (next to the Police Station. Built in the 14th century, it was rebuilt in 16th and 17th centuries but collapsed in 1866.
• Church of Saint Francis of Paola, Via Francesco Crispi (next to the Hospital. Built in 1550.
• Church of Saint Anne, piazza Padre Pio. Built between 1630-1634.
• Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People, Corso 6 Aprile (near the Post Office. Built in 1647.
• The Holy Trinity's Church, Piazza Trinità, near Piazza della Repubblica. Built between 1746 and 1757.
• Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Via Anime Sante (near Porta Trapani. Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958.
• The Holy Heart's Church, Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar. Quite recent: it was built in 1967.
• Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer, via Kennedy, 128, +39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438. Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.
• Ex College of Jesuits, Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade.
• Church of the Holy Family., Piazza Ciullo (next to the ex College of Jesuits.
• Church of Saint Joseph the Worker, Via Monte Bonifato (from Piazza Pittore Renda and via P.M. Rocca. Built in 1947, thanks to the great work made by the first parish priest Padre Palumbo.

Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta, Piazza IV Novembre, 2 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21578. 08:30 – 12:30, 16:00 – 19:00. Realized during the 14th century and rebuilt in 1669; the portal and the bell tower are the only remains from the original church of the 14th century. I t is located in the centre of the town, near piazza Ciullo. The interior contains frescoes by Guglielmo Borremans. In the apse and in the side chapels there are works by Antonello Gagini, free.

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Corso 6 Aprile, 2 (near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 22397. It was built between the years 1224-1226, demolished and rebuilt between 1608-1648. Inside it there are a marble ancon, probably by Domenico Gagini, and two sculptures reproducing the Maddalena and Saint Mark, both ascribed to Antonello Gagini.

Church of the College of Jesuits, Piazza Ciullo. It was built between 1684-1767.

Church of Saint Olivia, Piazza Ciullo. It was built in 1533 and renovated in 1724. Inside there are a picture by Pietro Novelli on the main altar ("Sacrificio della Messa" dated 1639) and works by the Gagini.

Church of Saints Paul and Bartholomew, Corso VI Aprile, 183. Built between 1615 and 1689: it has got characteristic baroque features and holds a very ancient and valuable picture, the Madonna del Miele (made about the year 1300).

Church of Saint Mary of Jesus, Piano Santa Maria, 28. Built in the 15th century and enlarged in 1762. It holds the body of Beato Arcangelo Piacentini from Calatafimi.

Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles, Via Massimiliano Kolbe (near Piazza Bagolino. It was built in 1547.

Church of Saint Thomas, Corso VI Aprile, 31. The date of its construction is uncertain, probably the first half of the 15th century. It is faced by a great portal with geometrical decorations.

The Convent of Saint Francis of Paola, Via Commendatore Navarra. Not to be confused with the church of the same name, it was built in 1531, demolished in 1699 and rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century. There are a picture by Pietro Novelli and some allegorical representations by Giacomo Serpotta.

Saints Cosma and Damiano's Church, Corso 6 Aprile. Built in 1500 and rebuilt between 1721-1725.It has a baroque style and inside there are two sculptures by Serpotta.

Church of the Annunciation, Piazza Libertà (next to the Police Station. Built in the 14th century, it was rebuilt in 16th and 17th centuries but collapsed in 1866.

Church of Saint Francis of Paola, Via Francesco Crispi (next to the Hospital. Built in 1550.

Church of Saint Anne, piazza Padre Pio. Built between 1630-1634.

Church of the Guardian Angel or Sheltered People, Corso 6 Aprile (near the Post Office. Built in 1647.

The Holy Trinity's Church, Piazza Trinità, near Piazza della Repubblica. Built between 1746 and 1757.

Church of the Holy Souls in Purgatory, Via Anime Sante (near Porta Trapani. Built in 1813, demolished and rebuilt in 1958.

The Holy Heart's Church, Viale Europa, opposite Bis Bar. Quite recent: it was built in 1967.

Church of Jesus Christ the Redeemer, via Kennedy, 128, +39 0924 514842, +39 0924 082438. Built in 2006. It is the most recent church in Alcamo; there are three original works realized by the sculptor Massimiliano Apicella: Jesus Christ the Redeemer, the altar made with Carrara white marble and the red marble ambo.

Ex College of Jesuits, Piazza Ciullo. Built in the 17th century, in the 18th century they added an arcade.

Church of the Holy Family., Piazza Ciullo (next to the ex College of Jesuits.

Church of Saint Joseph the Worker, Via Monte Bonifato (from Piazza Pittore Renda and via P.M. Rocca. Built in 1947, thanks to the great work made by the first parish priest Padre Palumbo.

• Associazione Culturale Musikè, Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 (town centre, below the Central Post Office, +39 3328 285 0926. Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.
• Associazione Laurus, Via per Monte Bonifato,102, +39 3208598098. Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.
• Centro Congressi Marconi, Corso 6 Aprile,119 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21920. Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.
• Centro Ippico Lo Sperone, Contrada Sasi, +39 0924 26638. Restaurant and riding school. free entrance.
• Cinema Esperia, Corso 6 Aprile,19 (near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 21766. There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
• Cittadella dei Giovani e Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo, Via Ugo Foscolo (next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini. M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00. There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.
• Civic Library "Bagolino", Piazza Ciullo (inside Collegio dei Gesuiti, +39 0924 590287. M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00. There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the Multimedia Library with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its OPAC.
• La Fenice, Via San Leonardo,13 (near Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, +39 0924 505911. Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.
• Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella, SP47 (Provincial Road) (at about 1 mile from Alcamo.. Football ground, tennis court and athletics track. free entrance.
• Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre), Piazza Castello (opposite the Castle, +39 0924 500139. There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).
• Terme Gorga, Alcamo Diramazione (near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest, +39 0924 23842. Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory,rheumatic and skin diseases.
• Whisky a Gogò, Via Pietro galati,41/A (near Viale Europa, +39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928. Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.

• Saint Joseph, Saint Olivia's church (Piazza Ciullo. 19 March. Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.
• Good Friday. Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.
• Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast. On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.
• San Francis from Paola, Via Crispi. Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).
• Feast of Patrocinio, Piazza Ciullo. Third Sunday after Easter. In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).
• Saint Joseph the Worker. 1st May. Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.
• Saint Anthony of Padua. (13th June). Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)
• Maria Santissima dei Miracoli. 19-21 June. Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the "bastione" in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.
• Saint Ann's Feast, Piazza Padre Pio (below the Hospital. 26 July. Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.
• Madonna dell'Alto. 8 September. Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).
• the Immaculate Conception. 7-8 December. Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.
• Alcamo Christmas. Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.
• Alcamo Estate (Alcamo Summer). Sagre, "Calici di Stelle", "Blues Festival", "Festival of Nuove Impressioni"
• Alcart: legality and culture. Second half of August.
• Cortiamo. Second or third weekend of December. Short Film International Contest.
• Costa Gaia International Trophy. 2-6 January. International football tournament for the young.

Saint Joseph, Saint Olivia's church (Piazza Ciullo. 19 March. Celebration in honour of this Saint with novena and procession.

Good Friday. Procession of the Dead Jesus and Our Lady of Sorrows.

Gesù Cristo Redentore Feast. On the first Sunday after Easter they organize different cultural and religious events in honour of the Divine Mercy.

San Francis from Paola, Via Crispi. Second Sunday after Easter (cultural and religious events).

Feast of Patrocinio, Piazza Ciullo. Third Sunday after Easter. In honour of the Holy Family (procession and lunch with the living Holy Family).

Saint Joseph the Worker. 1st May. Celebration in honour of Saint Joseph the Worker with a novena and procession.

Saint Anthony of Padua. (13th June). Celebration in honour of him (novena and procession)

Maria Santissima dei Miracoli. 19-21 June. Celebrations in honour of the patroness saint of Alcamo: cultural and religious events. During the feast there are a solemn procession of Madonna’s simulacrum, fireworks from the "bastione" in Piazza Bagolino, and the descent of civil and political authorities to the sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli. Until the early 21st century, there were horse races along Corso 6 Aprile; the last two times they took place in Viale Italia.

Saint Ann's Feast, Piazza Padre Pio (below the Hospital. 26 July. Novena, procession and cultural, recreative and religious activities.

Madonna dell'Alto. 8 September. Celebrations on the top of Mount Bonifato (dialect poems recitation and procession).

the Immaculate Conception. 7-8 December. Celebration in honour of Immacolata Concezione with a novena, pastoral melodies and procession.

Alcamo Christmas. Concerts, outdoor performances, preparation of traditional Christmas cribs and pipers' passing.

Alcamo Estate (Alcamo Summer). Sagre, "Calici di Stelle", "Blues Festival", "Festival of Nuove Impressioni"

Alcart: legality and culture. Second half of August.

Cortiamo. Second or third weekend of December. Short Film International Contest.

Costa Gaia International Trophy. 2-6 January. International football tournament for the young.

Associazione Culturale Musikè, Via Mariano De Ballis, 25 (town centre, below the Central Post Office, +39 3328 285 0926. Exhibitions, concerts, courses of music and singing; they also organize dinners and guided visits to the Palazzo de Ballis and its tower.

Associazione Laurus, Via per Monte Bonifato,102, +39 3208598098. Guided tours by bike, on foot, trekking: Castle of Calatubo, Mount Bonifato, Alcamo Town Centre.

Centro Congressi Marconi, Corso 6 Aprile,119 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21920. Classical music concerts, meetings and exhibitions.

Centro Ippico Lo Sperone, Contrada Sasi, +39 0924 26638. Restaurant and riding school. free entrance.

Cinema Esperia, Corso 6 Aprile,19 (near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 21766. There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).

Cittadella dei Giovani e Anfiteatro Orto di Ballo, Via Ugo Foscolo (next to Chiesa di S. Anna Cappuccini. M-F 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13,00 and 16:00-21:00. There is a recording hall: teenagers have also rooms and equipments at their disposal, in order to exploit their own natural, artistic, musical and scientific inclinations.

Civic Library "Bagolino", Piazza Ciullo (inside Collegio dei Gesuiti, +39 0924 590287. M-Sa 08:30-13:30 and 15:30-20:00. There are about 81,000 books and important old documents on art, tradition, craftmanship and religiosity of people in Alcamo. Some books come from ex convents and friaries and from the section of the History of Alcamo's territory. Inside it there is also the Multimedia Library with a lot of newspapers, film and music collections. You can also use the Internet for free. You can consult its OPAC.

La Fenice, Via San Leonardo,13 (near Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, +39 0924 505911. Swimming pool, acquatic park, gym club.

Stadio Comunale Lelio Catella, SP47 (Provincial Road) (at about 1 mile from Alcamo.. Football ground, tennis court and athletics track. free entrance.

Teatro Comunale Cielo d'Alcamo (Civic Theatre), Piazza Castello (opposite the Castle, +39 0924 500139. There is a hall with comfortable seats on two levels (the stalls on the ground floor and the balcony on the first floor).

Terme Gorga, Alcamo Diramazione (near A29 Motorway junction Alcamo Ovest, +39 0924 23842. Its sulphuric thermal waters are used to treat respiratory,rheumatic and skin diseases.

Whisky a Gogò, Via Pietro galati,41/A (near Viale Europa, +39 0924 1861542, +39 342 6130928. Classical dance, hip pop, break dance, Caribbean dance.

• Adragna il Caseificio, Via Pietro Lombardo,11, +39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956.
• Bontà rossa di Sicilia, Via Pietro Montana 4 (produce at Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 for Camporeale at 6 km, opposite Cantina Paladino, +39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911. Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).
• Delizie, Via Kennedy,13, +39 0924 508508. closed on Sunday. Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.
• Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella, Via Vittorio Veneto,74, +39 0924 24086.
• Farmer's Market, Piazza Bagolino. on Friday morning. There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.
• La Galleria del Corso, Corso 6 Aprile, 40. There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.
• Mercato Rionale, Via Tre Santi (Near Viale Italia. Wednesday morning. You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.
• Stellino Angela, Via Crispi,73 (Near the Hospital, +39 0924 22469. Souvenir, ceramics, gifts, silver objects, bomboniere.
• Vini Manfre' Enoteca, Via Maria Riposo,43, +39 0924 26596. They sell different types of wine and liquors.

Adragna il Caseificio, Via Pietro Lombardo,11, +39 0924 24130, +39 0924 510956.

Bontà rossa di Sicilia, Via Pietro Montana 4 (produce at Provincial Road (S.P.) 10 for Camporeale at 6 km, opposite Cantina Paladino, +39 334 8030135, +39 331 457 4911. Biological production of pomegranates (juice and fruit).

Delizie, Via Kennedy,13, +39 0924 508508. closed on Sunday. Delicatessen, local cheeses, takeaway gastronomy and butcher's shop.

Ceramiche Artistiche Ferrarella, Via Vittorio Veneto,74, +39 0924 24086.

Farmer's Market, Piazza Bagolino. on Friday morning. There are a lot of farm products: fruit and vegetables.

La Galleria del Corso, Corso 6 Aprile, 40. There are some shops selling clothes, shoes and sport items.

Mercato Rionale, Via Tre Santi (Near Viale Italia. Wednesday morning. You can find clothes, shoes, fruit, vegetables, fish and cheese.

Stellino Angela, Via Crispi,73 (Near the Hospital, +39 0924 22469. Souvenir, ceramics, gifts, silver objects, bomboniere.

Vini Manfre' Enoteca, Via Maria Riposo,43, +39 0924 26596. They sell different types of wine and liquors.

Most part of them serve pizza only in the evening: they sell it by the slice. You can have it on the spot or take away. It is a cheap way of having dinner.

• L'Arcova, Piazza Mercato (below Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 22670. Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.
• Bar Grazia, Corso 6 Aprile, 330, +39 0924 21232. Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).
• Bar La Preferita, Via John Kennedy, 71, +39 0924 502774. Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!
• Bar '900, Corso VI Aprile, 105 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21505. closed on Tuesday. Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.
• Bis Bar, Viale Europa, 167 (at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto, +39 0924 24525. Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.
• Cafè Termine, Viale Italia,48, +39 0924 22900. Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.
• Caffè Nannini, Piazza Bagolino, 30, +39 0924 040689. M-Sa, closed on Sunday. Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.
• Dolce e Gustoso, Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 (near mercatino (weekly market), +39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197. Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions. €12.
• Locanda dei Matti, Piazza della Repubblica, 65, +39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273. 19:00-24:00. Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer. €25.
• Mondo Pizza, Via Florio, 19, +39 0924 509111. Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy "pizza al metro" if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.
• Pizza.Com, Viale Europa, 261, +39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile). There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).
• Pollo taxi, Viale Europa, 234, +39 0924 501566. Roast and fried food.
• Salato Polli, Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 (right turn off Corso dei Mille, +39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887. They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic,oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!

L'Arcova, Piazza Mercato (below Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 22670. Pizzas by slices. Very frequented especially at night by teenagers, attracted by the smell of just-cooked pizza. There are outdoor tables.

Bar Grazia, Corso 6 Aprile, 330, +39 0924 21232. Very famous for its snacks, especially arancini (filled with minced meat or ham). They also make very good sweets such as sfince di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s fried sweets with ricotta inside).

Bar La Preferita, Via John Kennedy, 71, +39 0924 502774. Good pastry. Its cassatelle with ricotta are excellent!

Bar '900, Corso VI Aprile, 105 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 21505. closed on Tuesday. Famous for the high quality of its sweets, snacks and ice creams (among which the hazelnut ice cream, fried iris and ricotta bocconcini stand out). On the first floor there are tables and a terrace with tables and large sunshades; from here you can appreciate a beautiful view of Corso 6 Aprile.

Bis Bar, Viale Europa, 167 (at the corner with Via Vittotio Veneto, +39 0924 24525. Very appreciated for its sweets production, snacks and ice creams. The interior is very cosy and has comfortable seats and large glass walls. Very good if you want to spend a relaxing evening with your friends.

Cafè Termine, Viale Italia,48, +39 0924 22900. Bar, pastries, ice-creams, snack-bar.

Caffè Nannini, Piazza Bagolino, 30, +39 0924 040689. M-Sa, closed on Sunday. Bar-pizzeria-snack bar. Located inside a charming garden, there are often outdoor events (such as karaoke and musical performances). It is for people who like outdoor evenings together with friends.

Dolce e Gustoso, Via Salvo D'Acquisto,24 (near mercatino (weekly market), +39 0924 1915420, +39 347 2620197. Self-service, pizzeria, snack bar, coffee bar, sweets. Dinners for any occasions. €12.

Locanda dei Matti, Piazza della Repubblica, 65, +39 333 233 2122, +39 391 419 6273. 19:00-24:00. Appetizers, brasserie, restaurant. Open during summer. €25.

Mondo Pizza, Via Florio, 19, +39 0924 509111. Here you can taste pizzas by the slice, calzoni, sandwiches and snacks. You can also buy "pizza al metro" if you are not satisfied with some centimetres of pizza.

Pizza.Com, Viale Europa, 261, +39 0924 27807, +39 334 830 2059 (mobile). There are very different types of pizza by the slice, made with mother yeast (lievito madre).

Pollo taxi, Viale Europa, 234, +39 0924 501566. Roast and fried food.

Salato Polli, Piazza della Repubblica, 80 and Via Sant'Ippolito,1 (right turn off Corso dei Mille, +39 0924 21706, +39 0924 21871, +39 334 6014887. They make grilled chicken and gastronomy. Try the chicken with salmorigano (a special sauce with olive oil, garlic,oregano and lemon juice) with fried or roast potatoes. Simple and tasteful!

• Cibus Ristorante Self-service, Corso Gen. dei Medici, 15, +39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268.
• Hotel Centrale, Via G. Amendola, 24 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 507845. Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request. €25/30.
• Il Gattopardo, Via 11 Febbraio, 1 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820. Tu-Su, only in the evening. Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.
• La Batìa, Via Porta Palermo,106 (below Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 514160. Closed on Mondays. Hotel and restaurant.
• La Faranna, Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico), +39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622. Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!
• La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria, Corso dei Mille, 105, +39 0924 507979. 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday.
• Lo Sperone, Contrada Sasi (o Valle Nuccio), +39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818. Restaurant and riding school.
• Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria, Via Libertà, 1 (Behind Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 508302. Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays.
• The First, Corso 6 Aprile, 46 (opposite the Basilica of Maria Santissima Assunta, +39 0924 200135. Tu-Su 11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:45. Fish specialities, traditional and revisited dishes. Very good the cracking tacos with prawns and vegetables and, also, the triangles of pasta with cuttlefish black and filled with grouper on velvety ferla mushrooms, lobster and truffle from the same area. Take away service. Outdoor tables in the adjoining small square. €25-30.
• Via Vivaldi, Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 (near S.S.113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, +39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052. Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.

Cibus Ristorante Self-service, Corso Gen. dei Medici, 15, +39 0924 23170, +39 339 1882268.

Hotel Centrale, Via G. Amendola, 24 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 507845. Daily fixed menu or a particular one with meat or fish. Typical dishes prepared on request. €25/30.

Il Gattopardo, Via 11 Febbraio, 1 (near Piazza Ciullo, +39 0924 24498, +39 33 981 09820. Tu-Su, only in the evening. Restaurant and pizzeria in the town centre, very near the Chiesa Madre and 18th century Palazzo Fraccia in a characteristic paved street. Its pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven.

La Batìa, Via Porta Palermo,106 (below Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 514160. Closed on Mondays. Hotel and restaurant.

La Faranna, Strada Statale 113, km 322 (Alcamo-Partinico), +39 0924 506603, +39 338 1023622. Restaurant and pizzeria. On Saturday night you can dance here for free!

La Giara Ristorante Pizzeria, Corso dei Mille, 105, +39 0924 507979. 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:30, closed on Tuesday.

Lo Sperone, Contrada Sasi (o Valle Nuccio), +39 0924 26638, +39 334 8982818. Restaurant and riding school.

Salsapariglia Ristorante Pizzeria, Via Libertà, 1 (Behind Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 508302. Open only for dinner, closed on Mondays.

The First, Corso 6 Aprile, 46 (opposite the Basilica of Maria Santissima Assunta, +39 0924 200135. Tu-Su 11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:45. Fish specialities, traditional and revisited dishes. Very good the cracking tacos with prawns and vegetables and, also, the triangles of pasta with cuttlefish black and filled with grouper on velvety ferla mushrooms, lobster and truffle from the same area. Take away service. Outdoor tables in the adjoining small square. €25-30.

Via Vivaldi, Via Antonio Vivaldi, 21 (near S.S.113, under Piazza Falcone e Borsellino, +39 0924 040764, +39 3288442052. Restaurant and pizzeria. There is a children's area where they can play.

• Alter Ego, Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 (opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica, +39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731.
• Graal Wine Bar, Piazza della Repubblica,71, +39 3297993538. Tu-Su 18:30-24:00.
• Habituè drink & bistrot, Corso VI Aprile, 93, +39 389 505 3285.
• Jack The Ripper, Via Ingham, 29 (At the beginning of the road for Alcamo Marina, +39 0924 26107. Disco pub, bowling and pizzeria.
• Mad Devil, Via Fratelli Varvaro,2 (Below Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 201239.
• 45 giri, Piazza Ciullo, +39 380 781 8639. Bar, risto-pub.

Alter Ego, Via Tenente Pietro de Blasi, 2 (opposite the Castle of the Counts of Modica, +39 339 784 8553, +39 388 160 5731.

Graal Wine Bar, Piazza della Repubblica,71, +39 3297993538. Tu-Su 18:30-24:00.

Habituè drink & bistrot, Corso VI Aprile, 93, +39 389 505 3285.

Jack The Ripper, Via Ingham, 29 (At the beginning of the road for Alcamo Marina, +39 0924 26107. Disco pub, bowling and pizzeria.

Mad Devil, Via Fratelli Varvaro,2 (Below Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 201239.

45 giri, Piazza Ciullo, +39 380 781 8639. Bar, risto-pub.

• Police Station, Via Libertà, 1 (Near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 500311.
• Carabinieri's Post, Piazza Garibaldi, 11, +39 0924 510746.
• Motorway Police, Via Pirandello, 5, +39 0924 21286.
• Traffic Police, Via Don Pino Puglisi, +39 0924 502833, +39 0924 590401.
• Fire Brigade, Distaccamento di Alcamo, +39 0924 21222.
• Hospital, Via Crispi, 116, +39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid).
• CRI - Italian Red Cross, S.S. (National Road) 113 km.326,100 N. 47, +39 0924 26444.
• First-Aid Station, Via Francesco Crispi, +39 0924 599202.
• Summer First-Aid Station, Alcamo Marina, +39 0924 597500.
• Ambulatorio veterinario "Città di Alcamo", Piano Santa Maria, 61 (near Piazza della Repubblica, +39 0924 24590, +39 339 355 1154, +39 338 438 0512. Medicine, surgery, diagnostics, clinical analysis.

Police Station, Via Libertà, 1 (Near Piazza Bagolino, +39 0924 500311.

Carabinieri's Post, Piazza Garibaldi, 11, +39 0924 510746.

Motorway Police, Via Pirandello, 5, +39 0924 21286.

Traffic Police, Via Don Pino Puglisi, +39 0924 502833, +39 0924 590401.

Fire Brigade, Distaccamento di Alcamo, +39 0924 21222.

Hospital, Via Crispi, 116, +39 0924 599111, +39 0924 599250 (First Aid).

CRI - Italian Red Cross, S.S. (National Road) 113 km.326,100 N. 47, +39 0924 26444.

First-Aid Station, Via Francesco Crispi, +39 0924 599202.

Summer First-Aid Station, Alcamo Marina, +39 0924 597500.

Ambulatorio veterinario "Città di Alcamo", Piano Santa Maria, 61 (near Piazza della Repubblica, +39 0924 24590, +39 339 355 1154, +39 338 438 0512. Medicine, surgery, diagnostics, clinical analysis.

• ACI - Automobil Club d'Italia.
• Europ Assistance VAI.
• Soccorso ACI Di Cristina, +39 0924 21321, +39 0924 509200, +39 339 4664626.
• Sicilcar, +39 0924 502533, +39 339 5247557.

ACI - Automobil Club d'Italia.

Europ Assistance VAI.

Soccorso ACI Di Cristina, +39 0924 21321, +39 0924 509200, +39 339 4664626.

Sicilcar, +39 0924 502533, +39 339 5247557.

• Post Office (Poste Italiane), Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 (Corso 6 Aprile before the Basilica), +39 0924 503578.
• Post Office (Poste Italiane), Via John Kennedy, 6 (near Viale Italia, +39 0924 24575.
• Post Office (Poste Italiane), Corso Generale Medici, 1 (Near Porta Trapani, +39 0924 23203.
• La Nuova Posta, Viale Europa, 26 (at the begininning of Viale Europa. M-F 08:30-13:00, 15:30-19,00. Bill payments, registered letters, parcels.

• Breaking Bet, Piazza Bagolino, 18. Every day 09:00-21:00. Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks. €0.50 per hour.
• Internet Point Lupin, Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 (Near the Hospital, +39 0924 21383. €2 per hour, €6 all day..

There is a free Wi-Fi service in Piazza Ciullo, Piazza Mercato and Piazza della Repubblica.

Breaking Bet, Piazza Bagolino, 18. Every day 09:00-21:00. Inside there is an automatic dispenser of soft and hot drinks. €0.50 per hour.

Internet Point Lupin, Corso San Francesco di Paola,48 (Near the Hospital, +39 0924 21383. €2 per hour, €6 all day..

Post Office (Poste Italiane), Piazza Giovanni XXIII, 1 (Corso 6 Aprile before the Basilica), +39 0924 503578.

Post Office (Poste Italiane), Via John Kennedy, 6 (near Viale Italia, +39 0924 24575.

Post Office (Poste Italiane), Corso Generale Medici, 1 (Near Porta Trapani, +39 0924 23203.

La Nuova Posta, Viale Europa, 26 (at the begininning of Viale Europa. M-F 08:30-13:00, 15:30-19,00. Bill payments, registered letters, parcels.

• Alcamo Marina is a seaside resort very crowded during summer thanks to its wonderful sandy beach. It’s better you go there in the morning or in the afternoon. In the evening you can have dinner in one of its very appreciated pizzerias.
• Balestrate: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor tables.
• Castellammare del Golfo: here you have to visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs. At Scopello you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm) and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).
• The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the Mediterranean macchia such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.
• Partinico: you can’t miss a walk along the main streets frequented by young people, especially during the holidays.
• San Vito Lo Capo: very famous for its long beaches and sea with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.
• Terrasini: you have to visit Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours, there are a lot of places where you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

Balestrate: in the main square there are frequent cultural and musical events. You can’t miss a walk along the near Via Madonna del Ponte, where there are often a lot of stands (“bancarelle”). In the same street you can also find very good bars, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants with outdoor tables.

Castellammare del Golfo: here you have to visit the beach (with several lidos which are also open in the evening), the seaport dominated by the big Castle at sea (Castello a mare) and its outskirts with a lot of pizzerias, restaurants and pubs. At Scopello you can admire its Baglio (inner courtyard inside a farm) and the near Tonnara (the place where tunas were caught).

The Oriented Nature Reserve at Zingaro (near Scopello): if you love trekking, nature and uncontaminated beaches you must go there. The reserve houses vegetal and animal species that are typical of the Mediterranean macchia such as the palmet. Inside there is a characteristic cave where hundreds of bats nidify.

Partinico: you can’t miss a walk along the main streets frequented by young people, especially during the holidays.

San Vito Lo Capo: very famous for its long beaches and sea with crystal clear water. There are lots of restaurants and hotels near the sea-shore and you can also hire bikes to move easily along the coastline.

Terrasini: you have to visit Piazza Duomo, very crowded with tourists, and its beach surrounded by a very attractive background . In the nearby streets, full of people even in the first night hours, there are a lot of places where you can taste the local specialities, particularly in pizzerias, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlours.

• Ufficio Turistico, Corso VI Aprile,60 (street opposite the Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 590219. Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00, Mon and Wednesday 15:30-18:30;. During the other days of the week ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592
• Ufficio Relazioni con il Pubblico, Via XI Febbraio,14 (opposite the Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062. Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00, Monday afternoon 16:00-18:00.

Ufficio Turistico, Corso VI Aprile,60 (street opposite the Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 590219. Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00, Mon and Wednesday 15:30-18:30;. During the other days of the week ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592

Ufficio Relazioni con il Pubblico, Via XI Febbraio,14 (opposite the Chiesa Madre, +39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062. Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00, Monday afternoon 16:00-18:00.