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Sea-view villas at the western tip of Sicily, between the salt pans, the Zingaro coast and the Egadi Islands
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Salt, tuna and couscous at the far end of Sicily
Trapani sits on a narrow spit of land at the western tip of Sicily, and its Greek name, Drepanon, means sickle, after the shape of that spit. Africa feels closer here than Rome does. You see it in the couscous on every menu and the whitewashed cubes of the old fishing villages. You see it too in the scirocco, which blows in hot and dusty from the south. Above the city, the medieval town of Erice keeps its head in the clouds at around 750 metres.
Our Trapani collection runs to 150+ properties. There are sea-view villas on the slopes of Valderice and San Giuliano, homes among the salt pans at Nubia and Marausa, apartments near San Vito Lo Capo and houses above the coves of Scopello. Many have pools, and several look straight out to Favignana.
Here is how the province fits together, and when to come.
Trapani at a glance
- Villas
- 150+ villas and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,600 to £5,300 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Erice and Valderice, Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo, the salt coast towards Marsala
- Best time
- May, June and September for the sea; spring for walking the Zingaro
- Getting there
- Trapani Birgi airport, around 15 km from the city; Palermo airport around an hour by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Alba Custonaci Trapani: Spacious 8-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Pool – Trapani8 bedrooms
Villa Cofano Trapani: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaviews & Spa – Sicily4 bedrooms
Casa Sirocco Trapani: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview – Trapani6 bedrooms
Villa Alba Piraino Trapani: 7-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Pool – Trapani7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Trapani
Valderice and the slopes below Erice for views of the Egadi Islands, Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo for coves and beaches, and the salt coast towards Marsala for wine, windmills and sunsets.
A port city, a mountain town and three islands offshore
Trapani's old town fills the end of its peninsula, with baroque churches, a long seafront and fish restaurants that know exactly what came in that morning. The Funivia cable car climbs from the edge of the city to Erice in around ten minutes. Up there you find cobbled lanes, Norman walls and almond pastries, and the town is often several degrees cooler than the coast below.
From Trapani's harbour, hydrofoils reach Favignana in around half an hour and Levanzo in less. Favignana is best explored by bicycle, with swims in the old tufa quarries at Cala Rossa. Marettimo, the farthest out, is the wildest of the three.
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Sea stacks, a tuna fishery and a coast without roads
Scopello is a tiny village built around an old baglio. Below it stands one of the oldest tonnare in Sicily, a tuna fishery dating from the thirteenth century, with sea stacks rising out of very clear water just offshore.
Just beyond Scopello begins the Zingaro, Sicily's first nature reserve, created in 1981 after locals marched to stop a coastal road being built. Its seven kilometres of cliffs and pebble coves can only be reached on foot or by boat. At the far end, San Vito Lo Capo has a long arc of pale sand and the bulk of Monte Cofano for company.
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Windmills, a Phoenician island and fortified wine
South of the city, the salt pans of Trapani and Paceco are now a nature reserve. Shallow pools turn pink in summer and flamingos stop here, and the old windmills that once pumped seawater still stand. At Nubia, a small salt museum explains how it all worked.
Further south, in the Stagnone lagoon, a short boat ride takes you to Mozia, the island the Phoenicians made their base. Marsala, beyond, gave its name to the fortified wine the English merchants shipped home in the eighteenth century. Its cellars are well worth an afternoon, and sunset over the salt pans is the local habit before dinner.
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Busiate, fish couscous and a September festival
Trapani's cooking leans towards North Africa. Fish couscous is the local dish, and busiate, twisted pasta, comes with pesto trapanese, a sauce of almonds, tomato, garlic and basil. Tuna, from the old tonnare, turns up everywhere.
May, June and September are the best months for the sea, without the heat and crowds of August. Each September, San Vito Lo Capo hosts the Cous Cous Fest, ten days of tastings and concerts on the beach. On Good Friday, Trapani's Processione dei Misteri carries carved wooden groups through the streets for close to a full day. Our concierge can book boat days, wine tastings and restaurant tables.
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Villa Tramontana Valderice: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Stunning Sea Views & Pools – Valderice8 bedrooms · sleeps 15From £7,259 a week
Fattoria Zibibbo Trapani: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Countryside Views – Trapani7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £6,860 a week
Villa Azzurro Favignana Trapani: Spacious 7-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View & Pool – Trapani7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £6,776 a week
Villa Ambrato Marausa Trapani: Spacious 7-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Sea Views – Trapani7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £6,734 a week
Villa Maestrale Erice Trapani: Elegant 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool – Sicily4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £6,559 a week
Casa Erice Trapani: Luxurious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna & Pool – Trapani5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,552 a week
Villa Cala Rimessa Trapani: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sea Views – Trapani5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £6,517 a week
Villa Dorato Nubia Trapani: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views & Pool – Trapani7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £6,216 a weekWhy book your Trapani villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Trapani's villas are spread from the slopes below Erice to the salt pans and the Scopello coast, and we know which have a real view of the islands and which are an easy walk from a cove. With 150+ properties in Trapani, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Hydrofoil tickets and private boat days to the Egadi Islands, Marsala wine tastings, tables in Erice and San Vito Lo Capo, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Trapani or Palermo. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay around Trapani?
Valderice and the slopes below Erice have the widest views, out to the Egadi Islands. Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo are best for coves, beaches and the Zingaro reserve. The salt coast towards Marsala suits those who want sunsets, wine and easy access to the airport.
When is the best time to visit Trapani?
May, June and September are ideal for swimming and boat trips, with warm seas and fewer crowds than August. Spring is the time for walking in the Zingaro, and September brings the Cous Cous Fest at San Vito Lo Capo.
How do I get to the Egadi Islands from Trapani?
Hydrofoils leave Trapani harbour several times a day. The crossing takes around half an hour to Favignana, a little less to Levanzo and over an hour to Marettimo. A slower car ferry also runs, and our concierge can arrange a private boat for the day.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Trapani?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Trapani cost?
Across our 150+ villas in Trapani, weekly rates typically range from £2,600 to £5,300, with the most affordable from around £2,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Trapani?
Trapani Birgi airport is around 15 km south of the city, with direct Ryanair flights from some UK airports in season. Palermo airport has more flights and is around an hour's drive away. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire from either.
Are there villas in Trapani for large groups?
Yes. Our Trapani collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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