Things to do in San Vito Lo Capo and the surrounding area
The Sicily you don’t expect starts here.
There’s a side to Sicily that you won’t find in the guidebooks. A land of paths scented with rosemary and wild thyme, of hidden coves where the water is so crystal-clear you can see the fish, of medieval villages shrouded in mist atop the mountains, and of pink flamingos in the salt pans at sunset.
A wild, ancient, sensory Sicily.
San Vito Lo Capo isn’t only one of Italy’s most beautiful beaches, it’s also the perfect base for exploring western Sicily. The Zingaro Nature Reserve is 13km away. Just 6km away are the rugged cliffs of Macari. 37km away lies Trapani with its ancient salt pans.
Put your trust in those who know Sicily like the back of their hand: GeoTravel, the tour operator of Geocharme Luxury Collection.
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The first nature reserve established in Sicily. Paths through the Mediterranean maquis, white pebble coves, and a sea that fades from blue to emerald green. Just 13km from the hotel – the most unspoilt Sicily.
Only 6km from the hotel, the coast changes character. A scenic cliff with hidden coves, clear waters, the imposing profile of Mt Cofano behind. For those seeking privacy, nature, and iconic views.
A 70-metre-high cavity in the rock, with an entire village of stone houses inside that has remained intact since the 19th century. Dolce & Gabbana chose it as the set for an advertising campaign. And you, will you visit it?
Perched 750 metres above sea level on Mt Erice, it’s also called “the city of clouds”. The cobbled streets, the castle of Venus, the colourful ceramics in the shops, the almond cakes, the cream-filled Genovesi pastries: irresistible.
Built by the Phoenicians five thousand years ago, they took advantage of sun, wind, and shallow waters. Windmills, pink flamingos, the salt crystallising under the Sicilian sun. At sunset, the salt pans become a spectacle of orange and gold hues.
They emerge from the turquoise water like stone sentinels, with the ancient Tonnara behind them, one of the best-preserved tuna fisheries in the Mediterranean. Reaching these rock formations by sea is a unique experience.
Have you always dreamt of exploring the sea off San Vito Lo Capo on board a boat, with a snorkelling mask, or at dawn with the fishermen? We offer coastal excursions, trips to the Egadi Islands, snorkelling, diving, and recreational fishing from May to October. Send us an e-mail or call us to book your sea adventure.
GeoTravel experiences
Tailored to your needs.
Exploring western Sicily is an art form. GeoTravel has been practising it for years: with the curiosity of those who truly love this land and the expertise of GeoTravel Luxury Collection. Bike tours, walking tours, food tours: discover this island from a whole new perspective.
From the Zingaro Nature Reserve to the salt pans of Nubia, from Trapani to the Egadi Islands, and on to Selinunte and Marsala. Cycling through Sicily along the coast, through the countryside, past vineyards and salt pans, with the wind in your hair.
The footpaths of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Mt Cofano, the medieval streets of Erice, and the Mangiapane Cave. Explore Sicily on foot, at a slower, more authentic pace.
Almond pastries from Erice, the markets in Trapani, granita in the morning with a brioche, and organic produce from Canalotto Farm. A journey through the flavours of western Sicily.
Fancy a sunset boat trip? A day out on a dinghy with an aperitif? Explore the Sicilian coast with those who know it like the back of their hand: Holidoit.
