Villas in Trapani

Known as the city of salt and sailing, Trapani is a populous city in the northwestern part of Sicily, squeezed between the sea and Mount Erice. Located on the promontory of the ancient Drepanum, Trapani boasts a landscape of extraordinary beauty, with the Egadi islands and the saline that form a picturesque natural scenery on the Mediterranean Sea. WeVillas offers exclusive villas and apartments for those wishing to explore this lively city: the sea is the irreplaceable ideal starting point for any journey, whether you want to walk the ancient walls of Tramontana or browse in the area of the large port that everybody call La Marina. Passed through by peoples and cultures in the past, Trapani offers Arab alleys and Norman palaces to its marveled tourists, as well as Jewish quarters and Spanish mansions, simple fishing shops and superb baroque churches. Among the many attractions, there are La Colombaia, a medieval fortress that stands on the islet in front of the city, the Tower of Ligny of the seventeenth century, built over the sea on the tip of Trapani, the Fish Market , the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the churches of the Jesuits, of the Purgatory, and of St. Peter. In Torrearsa Street, in the heart of the historic town center, there is also the ancient Porta Oscura, already existing at the time of the Carthaginians. Trapani, which is also rich in beaches equipped with every comfort, is the ideal destination for a holiday of relaxation and culture, enjoyable preferably from the beautiful luxury villas for rent suggested by WeVillas.