Bike touring: Western Sicily Tour

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Bike touring: Western Sicily Tour – Explore Segesta, Marsala, and the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Welcome to this amazing Bike touring: Western Sicily Tour! This is a journey through Western Sicily, a land rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Our cycling tour will take you through panoramic roads and picturesque trails of this splendid region, allowing you to discover hidden treasures and enchanting places along the way. From Segesta to Marsala, from the Zingaro Nature Reserve to Erice, prepare for an unforgettable adventure among ancient temples, seaside villages, and breathtaking natural scenery.

Bike touring Western Sicily – Tour Explore Segesta and Its Ancient Temples

Our tour begins in the beautiful Castellammare del Golfo, then continues towards the Zingaro Nature Reserve, an oasis of natural beauty along the Tyrrhenian coast. With its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and scenic trails, the Zingaro Nature Reserve is a paradise for nature lovers and a perfect place for a relaxing break during our cycling tour.

Next, we head to one of the most evocative archaeological sites in Western Sicily: Segesta. Here you can admire the magnificent Doric temple and the striking outdoor theatre, remnants of the island’s glorious past. With its ancient ruins and breathtaking landscape, Segesta will transport you back in time, offering a unique and unforgettable experience.

Bike touring Western Sicily Tour: Erice and Favignana

Your day’s options are diverse but equally enticing. The first option is a visit to Erice, an ancient medieval village perched atop its namesake mountain at 750 meters above sea level, reachable by cable car or bike. From Trapani, a series of 11 kilometers of hairpin bends separate you from reaching its summit, where you can enjoy a fabulous panorama extending to the Egadi Islands.

Alternatively, suppose you prefer to relax on the largest of the Egadi Islands, reachable by ferry or hydrofoil. In that case, Favignana will certainly not disappoint with its wonderful coves and ancient seafaring atmosphere. Cycling is by far the best way to explore it freely. Difficulty level: easy.

Savor Marsala Wine and Admire the Beauty of the Zingaro Nature Reserve

Our tour will continue along the western coast of Sicily, taking us to Marsala, the city famous for its namesake wine. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the renowned wineries in the area, tasting some of Sicily’s finest wines and discovering the island’s rich winemaking tradition. From Marsala, we will head to Mazara del Vallo, one of the Sicilian cities closest to the African coast.

A Unique and Unforgettable Adventure

Our cycling tour through Western Sicily will offer you the opportunity to discover hidden treasures and breathtaking landscapes of this beautiful region in a unique and engaging way. With our experience and passion for cycling tourism, we will be delighted to guide you to explore Segesta, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Selinunte, and the Zingaro Nature Reserve, giving you an unforgettable experience that will stay in your heart forever.

Book Your Cycling Tour Today

Don’t miss the chance to experience a unique and unforgettable adventure through Western Sicily by bicycle. Book your cycling tour today and get ready to discover the treasures of this wonderful region, pedaling along panoramic roads and picturesque trails, among ancient temples, seaside villages, and breathtaking natural landscapes. With our cycling tour, we offer you the opportunity to explore Western Sicily authentically and engagingly, giving you lasting memories of an unforgettable journey.

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Arrival in Castellammare del Golfo, a beautiful portal town whose history goes back to the classic antique era when it was the harbour of the towns of Segesta and Erice. Handover of the bikes and the tour information.
From Castellamare you start cycling to the wonderful Nature Reserve “Zingaro”. You will have the chance to explore it on foot, trekking along its undulating footpath offers an enchanting view of the Tyrrhenian sea, with its coves and bays (calette) where you can swim and snorkel in the limpid water. On the way back you stop in the pretty village of Scopello, a lovely, old hamlet (locally known as baglio from the arab bahal: courtyard) dating back to the 17th century. Around its small square you will find most of the houses and shops of the entire village.
Level of difficulty: short steep climb at the beginning of the stage, then easy.
The ride of this stage will allow you to explore the hinterland of the Sicilian countryside where olive trees and vineyards are in abundance. 25 km into this landscape, alternating ascents to flat parts, you will reach the archaeological site of Segesta, an ancient city founded by the Elymians more than 2500 years ago. From here, following secondary country roads, you will finally arrive in Trapani, known in Sicily as the city of Salt. Don’t miss an evening stroll in its pretty old town.
Level of difficulty: medium.
The options for today are very different one from another but both very attractive.
You may decide to visit Erice, an old medieval village perched onto its homonym hill rising 750 meters asl, which you can reach either by cable car or cycling. From Trapani 11 kilometers of hairpin bends separate you from its summit, where you can enjoy a stunning view stretching all the way to the Egadi islands.
Level of difficulty: easy by cable car; difficult by bike.
Or you may choose to spend a day relaxing in Favignana, the largest of the Egadi islands which you can reach by ferry or hydrofoil. It will certainly not disappoint you with its beautiful calette and its seafaring atmosphere. Favignana is best explored by bike!
Level of difficulty: easy.
Today’s itinerary is completely flat as you will skirt the beautiful coastline the whole time. You will cycling along La via del sale (The Salt Way), a series of lagoons and salt pans where salt is still extracted nowadays with the use of old windmills. Salt pans and mounds of freshly extracted salt will be the backdrop to an unmatchable landscape. You will also have the chance to visit Mothia island, the ancient cradle of Phoenician- Punic civilization which can be reached by motorboat from the lagoon within few minutes.
Today’s stage ends in Marsala, a city famous for its homonym wine and for the landing of Garibaldi with his expedition of the Thousand.
Level of difficulty: easy.
Today’s stage continues along the enchanting Tyrrhenian coastline until it winds inland through the typical countryside of this parts of Sicily with its numerous vineyards and bagli (old centers of farming activities). It will end in Mazara del Vallo, seat of the most important Italian fishing fleet and located at the mouth of the river Mazaro which divides the town in two.
The Arab influence is so dominant as you stroll through the narrow alleyways of the Kasbah (Arabic quarter) with its bright colours and powerful scents, that you will be reminded of the African continent just across the sea.
Level of difficulty: easy.
After leaving Mazara, you will continue along a road which runs only a kilometer in parallel to the coast and will take you to the Nature Reserve “Lago Preola e Gorghi tondi”. Immersed in a valley, a series of small lakes of karstic origins will appear without warning. Anyone passionate about watching fauna and flora typical of a swampy habitat, will find this rewarding.
Riding on a hilly road in direction of Campobello di Mazara, you pass by Cave di Cusa, famous because from here all the material necessary to the building of the temples of Selinunte, was extracted. Only 13 kilometers further down the road you will have the opportunity to visit the archeological site of Selinunte, the ancient Greek city which will take you back few thousand years. Relax and swim at Selinunte’s beaches.
Level of difficulty: medium-easy
After breakfast individual departure.

Start dates for individual tours with a minimum of 2 participants
Every Saturday from January to December. On request, departures on other days for groups of min. 4 participants are possible.

Route:
Depending on your personal preference and fitness, on days 4 and 6, you can choose between two different tracks varying in elevation profile and/or distance covered.

Tour characteristics:
The route follows mainly less-frequented secondary roads. Most of the parts are flat, some are light uphill sections, but still easy to manage. This tour is suitable for all healthy people with some cycling experience.