Erice
Erice is a hilltop town in western Sicily, perched on Monte Erice above the coastal city of Trapani. The historic centre retains a largely medieval layout, with cobbled streets, ancient landmarks, pre-Roman fortifications and numerous churches reflecting its religious significance.
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Baglio Ingardia
An agricultural estate producing olive oil, wine and craft beer, and offering tastings to visitors.
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Baglio Sorìa Resort & Wine Experience
A winery offering wine tastings and master classes, cooking classes, a restaurant and accommodation.
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Balio Gardens
Giardino del Balio
Public gardens near the Castle of Venus, with terraces, fountains, and Mediterranean plants. Landscaped in the 1870s by Count Pepoli, they are now part of the Grandi Giardini Italiani network. Offers panoramic views over Trapani and the sea.
Open dailyFree
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Barone di Serramarrocco
A winery producing Erice DOC wines on the historic lands of a 17th-century barony. Tastings by special arrangement.
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CAI 601 – Saint Anna Trail
Sentiero di Sant'Anna
5.5-km trail through forested slopes and picnic areas, ending at the Sant’Anna Sanctuary near the cable car base station.
Always openFree
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CAI 602 – Three Churches Trail
Sentiero Porta Castellammare–Tre Chiese
4.5-km loop with wildflower meadows, panoramic overlooks, and small chapels east of the town.
Always openFree
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CAI 603 – Pepoli Turret Trail
Sentiero Torretta Pepoli
2.7-km shaded loop with views of the Castle of Venus and wooded terrain. Good for birdwatching and photography.
Always openFree
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CAI 604 – San Matteo Forestry Trail
Sentiero Demanio Forestale San Matteo
6.9-km trail with pine woods, agro-pastoral landscapes, and educational signage. Ends at the Forestry Museum.
Always openFree
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Erice Adventure Park
Parco Avventura Erice
Adventure park with aerial rope courses, zip lines, an archery area, and picnic zones in wooded surroundings. Suitable for children and adults.
Seasonal opening; booking recommendedFrom ~€14; group/event packages available
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Ericelandia Splash
Family amusement and water park with pools, slides, inflatable attractions, and family entertainment, including areas for winter holiday activities and children’s recreation.
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Fazio Winery
Casa Vinicola Fazio
A winery producing Erice DOC wines and offering tastings, cellar tours, and food pairings.
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Gebel Hamed Theatre
Teatro Gebel Hamed
Founded in 1576 as the Church of Saints Rocco and Sebastiano and later adapted for other uses, the building was converted into a cinema in 1940 and now serves as a small theatre and cultural venue.
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Gymfit
Palestra e Centro Benessere
Modern gym and wellness centre offering a large fitness area with cardio and weight equipment, a variety of group classes (including pilates, functional training and dance fitness), and personalised training sessions. The wellness zone features a spa with sauna, Turkish bath, hydromassage pools, relaxation areas, and massage and beauty treatments. A small bar/lounge area is also available for refreshments after workouts.
Membership and day passes available
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Ottoventi
A wine and olive oil producer and offering tastings in a design-led cellar.
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Palazzo Sales
former Monastery of Santa Teresa
Founded as the Monastery of Santa Teresa, this historic complex now houses Erice’s Officucina culinary laboratories — purpose-built teaching kitchens within the former monastery used for training, food innovation projects, and cooking events, some open to the public.
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Sacred Wood of Erice
Bosco Sacro di Erice
Historic woodland on Monte Erice associated with the ancient cult of Venus Erycina. The area preserves fragments of native forest and forms part of ongoing ecological conservation and restoration initiatives.
Accessible at all timesFree
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Saint Julian Beach
Spiaggia di San Giuliano
A long, sandy beach stretching for about 1 km along the Tyrrhenian coast below Erice. The water is generally calm and clear, making it good for swimming. Several beach clubs line parts of the shore, offering meals, sunbeds, umbrellas, and water sports, while other sections remain free and undeveloped.
Open all year (beach clubs seasonal)Free (public areas; beach clubs charge for sunbeds and umbrellas)
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Scuola di Arte Culinaria Maria Grammatico
Maria Grammatico pastry school
Traditional pastry school run by renowned Erice-born pastry chef Maria Grammatico, known for preserving the town’s convent-based almond sweet traditions. The school offers short public classes and demonstrations focused on local specialities such as pasta reale di Erice and other historic Sicilian pastries.
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Sports Garden
Giardino dello Sport
Large outdoor sports park near the seafront, featuring an open-air gym and fitness area, football pitches, padel and tennis courts, basketball courts, and beach volleyball facilities. The complex also includes indoor courts, a children’s playground, and refreshment kiosks. It is widely used by local sports teams and for organised activities, with several areas open for casual public use.
Some activities free; others require payment or booking
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Erice Trail
Recurring springtime trail running event with multiple distance options on the slopes of Monte Erice, attracting regional runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Dates and routes vary by year.
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Monte Erice Hill Climb
Cronoscalata Monte Erice
An automobile hillclimb race established in 1954 and part of the Italian national championship calendar, typically held in September, with the course finishing at the summit of Monte Erice.
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