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Things to Do  

Saline of Laguna dello Stagnone
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Noel_Leon 22 reviews

A few kilometers north of Marsala is the Stagnone Lagoon, a natural reserve of low sea water, bordered by the four islands of Mozia, Isola Grande, Schola and Santa Maria.
Here are located are the famous Saline - salt evaporation ponds.
The windmills, the water tanks delimited by tuff blocks, the white mountains of salt compose a picturesque scenario. Make your visit at sunset, when the colors create reflections of extraordinary beauty.

Updated Apr 25, 2009

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 National/State Park

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Salt Mines
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A mill in the salt mines

There are several Salt Mines in this part of the cost, but on the way from Marsala to Trapani you can find some very interesting ones.
Just have a look tho the museum explaining how workers were used to extract Salt.

Written Apr 27, 2004

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Hotels  

Carmine Hotel

 1 Review and 77 Opinions  Staff here were very helpful and gave maps and information on request. Elegant bar area for drinks... 

Hotel Isola di Mozia

 1 Review and 8 Opinions  2-night stay to explore Marsala and Trapani. Rooms are small but fairly comfortable. There was a... 

Hotels  

Baglio Vajarassa Agrituristica: My most memorable meal of the 2001 trip was here

Baglio Vajarassa Agrituristica: My most memorable meal of the 2001 trip was here, Marsala

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Agriturismo is farm stay accommodation and these vary greatly as to what they offer. Here just out side of Marsala is an amazing vineyard run by a husband and wife team with a large house. You can pay full fare and be waited on hand and foot and stay in a grand room within... 

Warnings and Dangers  

The disappearing Menu Turistica
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I went to a number of restaurants at lunchtime in Marsala to be advised that they could not offer a Menu Turistica. I became suspicious when I noticed that locals were being offered a different menu. I calculated that to purchase a la Carte at lunchtime in Marsala would have cost 4 times what I had spent the previous evening in Palermo.

Written Oct 26, 2007

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 Budget Travel
 Food and Dining
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Favorites  

Taste a Cannolo Siciliano !!!
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Noel_Leon 22 reviews

Favorite thing: Sicilian pastry is well known as one of the marvels of this land. The king of pastry is Cannolo Sicilano, a hose shaped tartlet filled with sweet ricotta cheese and chocolate drops.
Have one as shown on this picture together with a cup of espresso, which in Sicily has a special taste, sitting at any of Marsala outdoor cafes.
That will make a great experience !

Updated Apr 23, 2009

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