Erice is a charming historic town perched on top of Mount Erice. With stunning views overlooking Trapani and the surrounding coast, it's a member of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Italy" association. The town has ancient Greek roots and boasts landmarks like Pepoli Castle and the Castello di Venere. In Erice, you explore ancient Elymian and Phoenician walls, and ride a cable car up the mountain if you're based in Trapani. Don't forget to check out the annual workshop on Molecular Gastronomy for a taste of Erice's cultural offerings!
Erice is a wonderfully preserved medieval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. If you have a car, it’s worth driving up there because the views are amazing, and the road is beautiful but may be scary. If you stay the night in Erice, it’s recommended to book accommodation that includes a personal parking spot.
Erice hosts more than sixty churches, some of which are architectural documents of great value and historical evidence: among them, the church of St. Martin, San Cataldo, and San Giuliano di San Giovanni Battista.