West Sicily

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Western Sicily Bicycle Tours

Introduction

The ancient name for Sicily was Trinacria – the three-cornered island. Each part of the island has its own history and character, contributing to a varied and complex whole.

The history of Sicily can be traced back more than 2000 years, during which time it has been dominated by many different rulers – Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spanish – with each succeeding culture leaving its unique indelible mark on the island.

The extremes of the Sicilian climate have shaped the landscape. Verdant coasts abound while in the arid interior hilltop-perched villages are surrounded by barren uplands which burst into flowery glory every spring.

Western Sicily has been particularly exposed to influences from differing colonizing civilizations. The Phoenicians settled in Mozia and founded harbours at Palermo. They were followed by the Greeks and then the Arabs who began their conquest at Marsala.

With the magnificent ruins of Segesta and Selinunte, the west is well endowed with ancient archaeological fascination. The splendid medieval towns of Cefalu and Erice are delightful, while in the interior are villages where the passage of time seems to have been suspended – especially in the Madonie Mountains. For lovers of natural history, the off shore Egadi Islands and the Zingaro Reserve between Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo are of particular interest.

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Map of the Region

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Western Sicily Biking Routes

Route	Start	Finish	Route options				En Route
A^	MONDELLO	Castellammare					Trappeto; Golfo di Castellanmmare
B	Castellammare	Castellammare					Scopello; Zingaro National Park
C^	Castellammare	Nubia					Alcamo; Segesta; Trapani
D	Nubia	Nubia					Erice; San Vito lo Capo
E^	Nubia	Mazara					Saline di Trapani; Mozia; Marsala
F	Mazara	Mazara					Selinunte; Campobello
G^	Mazara	Calatafimi Segesta					Salemi; Segesta
H^	Mazara	Selinunte					Campobello
I^	Calatafimi Segesta	MONREALE					Segesta; Monreale
J	Calatafimi Segesta	Castellammare					Partanna; Santa Ninfa; Segesta
K	Selinunte	Contessa Entellina					Partanna; Santa Margh./Sambuca di Sicilia
L	Contessa Entellina	Contessa Entellina					Ch Sclafani; Giuliana; wine tasting
M	Contessa Entellina	Ficuzza					Corleone
N	Ficuzza	MONREALE					Piana degli Albanesi; Altofonte
O	Selinunte	Palazzo Adriano					Partanna/Menfi; Sambuca di Sicilia; Chiusa
P	Palazzo Adriano	Alia					Prizzi; Santo Stefano; Castronuovo do Sicilia
Q	Alia	Susafa					Valledolmo; Caltavuturo
R	Susafa	CEFALU					Polizzi Generosa; Madonie Park
S^	Alia	Enna					Valledolmo; Santa Caterina Villarmosa Villarosa
T	Enna	Enna					Piazza Armerina; Villa Romana del Casale
U	Enna	Nicosia					Leonforte; Agira; Sperlinga
V	Nicosia	CEFALU					Madonie Park; Castelbuono; Gangi

Note:

Towns above in CAPITALS are Trailhead towns.

^ = Public transport option available for part or all of route

* = Route can be divided into two shorter options (with an additional overnight)