Marsala

Marsala

The history of Marsala revolves around the port to which it owes its name, from the Arabic Marsà ‘Alī, or rather the port of Alì. And it is precisely around the port of Marsala that the history of Sicily was written: from the Punic Wars, of which the remains can still be seen on the island of Mozia, to the trade of the famous Marsala wine, up to the landing of Garibaldi and his Mille in 1860. So much history in just one place! Take a journey through time in Baroque Sicily and delve into its historic centre: cross Porta Garibaldi and stroll through the streets admiring its splendid historic buildings up to Piazza del Duomo.

A marvel to behold. Yet Marsala is much, much more. The sheer beauty of its landscape would be more than enough reason to stop here. Proceeding along its coastline, you will find numerous coves and beaches with crystal clear waters, where you can enjoy the view of the sea any time of the year. If there is a unique spectacle in the world that should not be missed, it’s the Stagnone Nature Reserve sunset. In fact, there is a certain moment during the day when the sky explodes with exquisite colours in this magical place.

And one can easily lose oneself amidst the red of the sunset and the pink of the salt pans, while admiring the silhouettes of the windmills on the horizon. Wonderful images that are not easily forgotten. With a little luck, during the migratory phases, you might even get a chance to see pink flamingos: and we like to think that they too find it pleasant to refresh themselves in this paradise. Finally, one cannot talk about Marsala without mentioning its iconic wines. Here, the winemaking tradition is quite ancient and still, to this day, boasts numerous wineries dating back to the 19th century. The liqueur wine that bears its name has allowed the economic growth of Sicily and is still a wine appreciated and exported all over the world. Now imagine gazing at the sunset over the salt pans, while sipping a glass of marsala wine. Isn’t this already a dream?

NOT TO BE MISSED:

• Savour a glass of Marsala
• Discover the phenician colony of Mozia
• Flying over the waves while kitesurfing