Overlooking an enchanted bay, the small hamlet of Scopello has about 80 inhabitants and is 10 km from Castellammare del Golfo, a town in the province of Trapani. The village is made up of a very small cluster of houses, all adjacent to the Baglio dating back to the 17th century. The Baglio represents the central and most important structure of Scopello, closed on 4 sides and with an arched entrance. Today inside there are bars, restaurants and small souvenir shops all "protected" by a large oak placed in the center of the courtyard.
What to do in Scopello
Scopello has seafaring origins and undoubtedly the main economic activity was fishing, mainly tuna fishing. The tonnara is the most famous place, dating back to the 13th century, over the years it met more owner families who expanded or modified it according to their needs. The tonnara remained active until 1981 with the Florio family, today it is possible to learn about the history and admire it thanks to guided tours. In front of the Tonnara bathed by turquoise waters, three rocky massifs dominate, the Faraglioni of Scopello which with pride and majestic beauty almost seem to protect the Tonnara. It should also be noted that the herring gull lives and nests on their rocky walls full of vegetation. Scopello is also one of the two gateways to the Zingaro Oriented Nature Reserve, 7km of pristine coastline that extends up to San Vito Lo Capo. There are many paths rich in flora and fauna that will take you between caves and wonderful beaches. What else to do? Well we are in Sicily and in Sicily we know, we eat, always! The Pane Cunzato di Scopello is certainly the King of Street Food in the province of Trapani, without a doubt the best and therefore indispensable.
Il Pane Cunzato
One of the main take-away dishes in the province of Trapani, especially in Scopello, is Pane Cunzato, often the union of simple and genuine ingredients is able to give life to unique flavours. It is the products that decree the success of a dish and if they are locally sourced, the fruit of our wonderful land, the cunzato bread gives the palate unforgettable emotions. Tomato, primo sale cheese, olives, anchovies, oregano, oil, salt and pepper, these are the humble ingredients that decree the success of Pane Cunzato. Excellent on any occasion, a quick lunch, a snack, during an excursion or a trip to the sea in our wonderful western Sicily, Pane cunzato will always be the best choice.
How to Arrive
Scopello is located between the two airports of Trapani Birgi and Palermo Punta Raisi and is approximately 50 km away. It pains to say but Sicily does not excel in the transport and connections sector, reaching Castellammare del Golfo and the hamlet of Scopello is not easy and certainly quite expensive in terms of time. The best solution is to use the car along the A29 motorway or rely on the rental with driver. Exclusive Transfer offers various solutions, collective or exclusive transfers, with departures at agreed times without unnecessary waiting and wasting time. Other solutions are tailor-made excursions to meet customer needs. Discover Transfer services, NCC and excursions, come and discover Trapani and its province with us.
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