Bay of San Cataldo in Trappeto

Imagine the rustling of the waves; the clear water turns from dark blue to emerald green as it approaches the coast and as if by magic, you find yourself sunbathing in a wonderful bay between the rocks: it is the San Cataldo bay in Trappeto, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo.
This wonderful rocky beach it can be reached by going down a staircase overlooking the sea, which offers visitors a unique panorama. Furthermore, here, almost a thousand years ago, a story began, that of the Angevins in Sicily, who landed at the mouth of the Noccella in 1314.
At the San Cataldo bay in Trappeto there are also other traces of history, from Norman church on the beach at WWII bunker, with a walk in this coastal stretch, you will discover many stories of the past.

The conformation of the Bay of San Cataldo and what it holds

La San Cataldo bay overlooks the Gulf of Castellammare from the Capo Rama Oriented Nature Reserve, in a coastal stretch characterized by coves and bays, with pebble and sandy beaches and a great landscape richness.
From Promontory you can admire the stacks, but also reach the numerous sea ​​caves which are found along the coast, where different animal species live.

What to do in the Bay of San Cataldo in Trappeto and in the surrounding area

Thinking about a tour along the coast of Gulf of Castellammare, a stay in Trappeto appears to be the ideal choice, to begin your descent from the North towards San Cataldo bay, until you reach Balestrate, Alcamo Marina and the center of Castellammare del Golfo.
What we suggest is a program full of interesting stages, fascinating panoramas and irresistible flavours Metropolitan city of Palermo.
Then start the tour from the Bay of San Cataldo in Trappeto, where you can freely access the beach from the staircase overlooking the sea.
In Trappeto, you can stroll in the center enjoying the glimpses of the sea, or on the long beach Ciammarita, before leaving for Balestrate.
In Balestrate you can visit historic monuments such as the Mother Church consecrated to Sant'Anna in 1850, the oldest Church of St. Peter and Calatacupuni Castle; after a stop at the beach, you will be ready to leave for Alcamo Marina, where the coast is wide and the waters wonderful and clear. Here you can visit the tuna fishery, while in the centre, among clubs and accommodation facilities, you can make a stop at the Church of Santa Maria della Stella. A stop at the table and you can get back on the road, towards the final destination of the tour, the village of Castellammare del Golfo, a large center with 14.000 inhabitants and many monuments to discover.
The Churches are beautiful, like the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Soccorso, Mother Church of the town; some are very old, from the XNUMXth century, like the Church of Maria Santissima Annunziata, others imposing and sumptuous, such as the Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova.
Among the attractions of the center, we point out the Crociferi Palace, a beautiful former convent, which today has become the seat of the Municipality (Select).
Finally, visiting the port area, you can also admire the beautiful and mighty Sea Castle, a XNUMXth century fortress, which still today dominates the sea with its fortifications.
The tour concludes, with its 27 km along the coast, flanking the wonderful Tyrrhenian Sea, which you can admire along the way.
If instead you want to reach the capital of Sicily, in the North-East, passing through Punta Raisi e Island of Women, you will arrive in Palermo in about 45 minutes by car.
During your Sicilian holiday, don't forget to taste the typical flavors of this land, from finger food made of fried olives, panelle bread and crocchè and arancini, to baked pasta, up to the Sicilian cassata.

How is it possible to get to the Bay of San Cataldo in Trappeto

Trappeto, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be reached in the car o on the train.
By car:, on the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo 4 km from the town you will find the exit for Partinico-Trappeto, while by train, getting off at the Punta Raisi-Cinisi station, you will find shuttle buses that will take you to the center (14 km of distance).