Marsala

Marsala is a coastal city in the Province of Trapani, located at the westernmost point of Sicily, Italy. It sits on the Mediterranean Sea facing the Egadi Islands and is positioned approximately 30 kilometers south of Trapani and 120 kilometers west of Palermo. The city occupies the site of ancient Lilybaeum, a major Carthaginian and later Roman port, and its surrounding landscape of vineyards, salt pans, and shallow coastal lagoons reflects centuries of agricultural and maritime activity. Content in this guide draws on established archaeological, cultural, and travel sources relating to western Sicily and the Trapani coastal region.

Western Sicily | Province of Trapani | Coastal City | Archaeological Destination | Wine Tourism | Salt Flat Nature Reserve | Egadi Islands Gateway