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Trapani (Sicilia), Italy

Trapani is a city and municipality (comune) with 54,887 inhabitants, on the west coast of Sicily, in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani.

Type CityPopulation 54,887

Why go

  • Comune in Sicily, Italy.
  • Served by Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC).

History

Trapani is a city and municipality (comune) with 54,887 inhabitants, on the west coast of Sicily, in Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Trapani. Founded by Elymians, the city is still an important fishing port and the main gateway to the nearby Egadi Islands.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:30; Su 08:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · mcdonalds.it
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:15, 19:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14 Via Giardini, Trapani, 91100 · 210grammi.com
Indoor
Arab, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-15:00, 19:30-23:00 · 8 Via Nunzio Nasi, Trapani · ristorantearabocarthage.it
Indoor
Deli, Italian, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:30; Sa 07:30-21:00; Su 07:30-14:00 · 124 Via Giovanbattista Fardella, Trapani, 91100 · iltortellinotrapani.it
Indoor
Italian, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 12:00-15:00, 18:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6 Via Cristoforo Colombo, Trapani, 91100 · ristoranteloscalo.com
Indoor
Cake, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-00:00 · 102 Via Vespri · cafevenere.it
Indoor
Fish, Italian, Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 87 Via Ammiraglio Staiti, Trapani, 91100 · angelino.it
Indoor
Italian, Burger, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 10 Via Palmerio Abate, Trapani, 91100 · seigradisteakhouse.com
Indoor

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Airports

Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS) 13 km to the centre
Trapani (TP), 82, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Ryanair, Flybaboo) · direct flights to 28 destinations incl. Ancona, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bologna, Bratislava… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 28 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC) 9.9 km to the centre
Paceco, 82, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Terminal traghetti Trapani
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Levanzo
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor
Mozia
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Mozia imbarcadero storico
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor
Trapani - Levanzo
Ferry route · Ustica Lines
Outdoor
Trapani - Favignana
Ferry route
Outdoor
Marsala-Favignana
Ferry route · Ustica Lines
Outdoor
Trapani - Ustica
Ferry route · Ustica Lines
Outdoor
Trapani - Pantelleria
Ferry route · Liberty Lines
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal traghetti Trapani, 2 km); routes include Trapani - Levanzo, Trapani - Favignana, Marsala-Favignana.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Trapani (Sicilia), Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail