The beaches of Petrosino, i.e. Biscione, Sibiliana, Capo Feto, Margi Milo and Torrazza, are known not only for their enchanting beauty, but also for the crystal clear waters and the healthy air that you can breathe as soon as you reach your destination.
In addition to the beaches, when you go to Petrosino, you will discover numerous places of cultural and naturalistic interest, including the Mother Church and beam Woodhouse, as well as the most emblematic monuments of both religion and passion wine local.
The latter also alludes to the Grape monument, by Franco Armato, while the Monument of the Fisherman by Francesco Gennaro instead it honors the sea and the hard work of the fishermen.
The bronze bust portraying Francesco De Vita then has the task of commemorating the honorable who supported the independence of this locality with all his strength.
Speaking instead of the places, the towers of Galvaga and Sibiliana deserve absolutely attention, built for purposes of lookout against bandits and pirates.
La Sibilian Tower, about twelve meters high, overlooks the sea and is a building characterized by a squared quadrangular shape and with thick rough stone walls.
Its name is aimed at remembering Scibilia Nobili, a girl held prisoner inside at the hands of some pirates.
Concluding with the natural destinations, it is recommended to visit the coastal marshes of Capo Feto, Margi Spanò and Margi Milo, which has become ZPS (Areas for the Special Protection of Birds) e DIH (Sites of Community Importance).
Petrosino beaches what to do
In addition to sunbathing and seeking refreshment in the waters, the coast of Petrosino snake offers the possibility to carry out scuba diving to be face to face with the Caretta turtle, dolphins and many other marine species.
Lovers of land activities will see their days liven up with bowls, beach volleyball, beach tennis, women's and men's soccer tournaments.
It should also be added that Petrosino is a town closely tied to ancient traditions, just think of the peasant one held in the month of August, when the narrow streets of Chianu Parrini become the place of the aforementioned festival animated by folk performances and the preparation of typical desserts made with grape mustard and cooked wine offered to all participants.
Petrosino beaches where they are
Petrosino is a small town located in province of Trapani and since 1980 it has obtained independence from nearby Marsala.
Its name derives from two Latin terms, namely sinus (gulf) and Petri (Peter), therefore Golfo di Pietro, which refers to the name of the latter on the bay of Biscione.
Petrosino beaches how to get there
Petrosino is a destination that can be reached along various roads, namely:
- if you start from Palermo, you need to take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo motorway, the Strada Statale 115 towards Marsala and finally the crossroads towards Triglia Scaletta for Petrosino;
- if instead from Trapani, take the State Road 115 and follow the indications towards the chosen location.
People wishing to reach Petrosino by train can get on the aforementioned means of transport on the Palermo-Trapani railway line and get off at the Petrosino-Strasatti stop.
