Province of Trapani

The Province of Trapani is a former administrative region in western Sicily that comprises 25 municipalities between the Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean seas, including the Egadi Islands offshore. The territory features coastal towns, working ports, and islands with varied landscapes from sea-level harbors to inland settlements.

This territory became a province in the early 1800s after centuries under Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Arab rule. Each wave of control left its mark on the local architecture, customs, and settlement patterns.

The towns here maintain deep connections to fishing traditions, visible today in bustling markets, working ports, and seasonal celebrations centered on the sea. These customs remain woven into the daily rhythm of coastal life.

The area is accessible by road throughout, making it best explored by car to visit the scattered municipalities and coastal towns. The Egadi Islands require ferry connections from the mainland.

The Stagnone lagoon holds several islands and preserves ruins of an ancient Phoenician naval base in its shallow waters. This site often goes unnoticed despite offering rare evidence of early Mediterranean seafaring history.

Location: Sicily

Capital city: Trapani

Shares border with: Province of Agrigento, Metropolitan City of Palermo

Website: http://provincia.trapani.it

GPS coordinates: 38.01722,12.54528

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:28