Castellammare del Golfo, Coastal town in northern Sicily, Italy.
The medieval fortress stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with a natural harbor at its base within the Gulf of Castellammare.
Originally established as Emporium Segestanorum in the 6th century BC, the town served as a vital port for the ancient Greek city of Segesta.
The town celebrates its maritime heritage through the Ethno-Anthropological Museum, displaying traditional fishing equipment and local artifacts in the castle.
Visitors can reach two main beaches: Cala Petrolo near the castle and La Plaja, a 10-kilometer sandy stretch with rental facilities and water activities.
The Arabs named the town Al Madarig, meaning 'The Steps', referencing the steep street that connects the harbor to the fortified upper section.
Location: Free Municipal Consortium of Trapani
Location: Province of Trapani
Capital city: Castellammare del Golfo
Elevation above the sea: 26 m
Shares border with: Alcamo, Buseto Palizzolo, Custonaci, San Vito Lo Capo, Balestrate, Calatafimi-Segesta
Address: 91014 Castellammare del Golfo, Free municipal consortium of Trapani, Italy
Website: http://comune.castellammare.tp.it
GPS coordinates: 38.02639,12.88056
Latest update: September 26, 2025 11:13
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