West Sicily
North-West Coast of Sicily
Western Sicily is a wonderful area of the island overlooking the north-west coast. This region includes the metropolitan city of Palermo and the free municipal consortia of Trapani and Agrigento, which replaced the previous three provinces.
Western Sicily is an area that has experienced a rich history. Between the 7th and 2nd centuries BC, it was strongly influenced by Punic culture, and was later also shaped by Greek influence. In contrast, eastern Sicily was more influenced by Hellenic culture.
Monuments & Parks
Palermo
Walking through the alleys of the historic center and admiring the monuments of the Arab-Norman Itinerary, or the baroque or Art Nouveau facades of churches and palaces, and then relaxing in one of the wonderful gardens that the city offers, will make your holiday memorable. The artistic masterpieces that you can visit or admire in the company of your dog are numerous, such as the cathedral garden, the Zisa park, the fountain in Piazza Pretoria, the ancient Vuccirìa watering hole, the square in front of the Massimo theatre, the Quattro Canti of the city, and the Admiral’s Bridge, and you can then relax in the seventeenth-century park of Villa Trabia or the garden of Villa Giulia, where you can walk with your dog on a leash
A Region to Discover
Trapani
The Trapani area, with its valleys, its vineyards, and its salt pans, is a place of considerable charm. Among the most beautiful pearls of the area you will find Erice, a medieval village perched between sea and sky on a cliff, walking along its alleys which will give you a journey through time and a breathtaking view of the Egadi Islands and Monte Cofano. Nearby you will find San Vito Lo Capo, a town famous for its beautiful beach and the Cous Cous Fest, a food and wine festival that celebrates one of the area’s typical dishes, and which every year brings together chefs from all corners of the globe. This is an excellent stop to enjoy a good plate of fish couscous or, in the less touristy seasons, take a regenerating walk with your dog on the immense and wonderful beach.
What to Do
Agrigento
Come and discover the beauty of Agrigento with your beloved dog thanks to petandtravel.it! The city is famous for its archaeological treasures, including the Valley of the Temples, a World Heritage Site, which you can admire together with your faithful four-legged friend.
Once the archaeological tour is over, in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, you will be able to enjoy nature in the Kolymbethra Garden,
“a rare archaeological and agricultural jewel, an extraordinary place that contains the colours, flavors and scents of the land of Sicily and tells, with its finds and its hypogea” – (FAI) the story of Akragas.
Don’t miss the opportunity to discover all the wonders of Agrigento on this holiday with your dog.
Sicily is Not Just About the Sea
madonie
Immersing yourself among the peaks of the Madonie means having the opportunity to enjoy the most evocative landscapes of Sicily.
The Madonie are the ideal destination for hiking, with routes that enchant with their variety and beauty: centuries-old woods, streams, rivers and flowering meadows. Walls overlooking the sea, pristine valleys, plateaus, you will be able to cross totally different landscapes even on the same excursion. An eclectic territory that offers a wealth of landscapes that will intoxicate your senses. The Madonie are also rich in history and culture: Castelbuono, Isnello, Geraci, are just some of the villages of historical-artistic importance in the Madonie territory that you can visit.
