| San Vito Lo Capo | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Federated state | Sicily | |
| Territory | Gulf of Castellammare | |
| Altitude | 6 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 59.68 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.366 (2010) | |
| Name inhabitants | Sanvitesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0923 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 91010 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Vito | |
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San Vito Lo Capo is a city of Sicily, in Trapanese.
To know
Geographical notes
It is located on the west coast of Sicily, on the promontory of Capo San Vito, with the Gulf of Macari and to the east there Riserva dello Zingaro and the Gulf of Castellammare.
When to go
The best season to go to San Vito is summer, although in the months of June, July, August and September the town is full of tourists. For this reason it is also advisable to take advantage of the month of May as there are already summer temperatures but a lower influx of tourists.
How to orient yourself
San Vito Lo Capo: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Trapani-Birgi airport. (main company:Ryanair)
- Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport.
By car
For San Vito Lo Capo passes only the 
which also connects the town to the north entrance of the Riserva dello Zingaro.
Only in the summer it is possible to reach Favignana by hydrofoil.
By bus
How to get around
By car
During the summer, many streets in the center are ZTL. The authorization to park in the center can be collected at the municipal offices. For those wishing to park outside the town there is a free shuttle bus service.
- Sicildriver, ☎ 39 347 1290467, @[email protected]. It offers shuttles and private taxis to reach San Vito lo Capo.
What see
- Riserva dello Zingaro (reachable either by boat or by car). In the reserve there are many coves, it is advisable to bring a mask and snorkel for snorkeling.
- Tuna fish of the dry (3 km east from the center of San Vito). Today no longer used, it has been the location of numerous films and fiction.
- Sanctuary of San Vito Martire and Museum of the Sanctuary.
Events and parties
- International Kite Festival.
May. At the same time, Mr and Miss kite are also elected during the event. - Summer Music Festival. July.
- Books, authors and bougainvillea. July September. A series of meetings with Italian writers in via Venza, the town's outdoor living room.
- Tempu re capuna. 20-22 September 2013.
- Cous-Cous Fest. End of September. An international couscous gastronomic competition involving chefs from 8 countries: Ivory Coast, France, Israel, Italy, Morocco, State of Palestine, Senegal is Tunisia, which face each other by offering couscous cooked according to their gastronomic tradition.
- San Vito Climbing Festival (International festival for climbers), October.
May. At the same time, Mr and Miss kite are also elected during the event.What to do
The beach is mostly free, however, it is possible to rent umbrellas and sunbeds. Scopello. Some of these have a glass bottom to allow you to admire the extraordinary underwater life of the reserve. A good way to discover the cheapest offer is to walk around the center in the evening and stop at the various tourist agency stands.
- 1 Watch out for the boom!, Via Duca degli Abruzzi, ☎ 39 368489694, @[email protected]. Sailboat excursions to the Riserva dello Zingaro, the Tonnara di Scopello and the Tonnara di San Vito lo Capo and the Bay of Santa Margherita.
Shopping
The whole town center is full of shops.
During the summer evenings on the seafront (west area) there is a market with toys and beach items (prices can be negotiated).
The most convenient way to shop is to go to the only medium-large supermarket in the country, the others are smaller and more expensive.
- 1 You know, Via Savoia 200, ☎ 39 0923 972765.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Pepper Jam, Lungomare Litoranea, 38 (On the waterfront), ☎ 39 0923 974222, @[email protected]. Ideal for a drink with friends or to taste typical local dishes based on fresh fish (including fish couscous, red tuna with sesame, spaghetti with bottarga, busiate with shrimp and swordfish rolls), but also meat, salads, wraps and focaccias. Well maintained and welcoming venue with indoor and outdoor seating.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Loria Holiday Homes, Via Amba Alagi, 276 (In the hamlet of Castelluzzo), ☎ 39 3883777629.
Safety
- Port authorities (Delegation of the beach of San Vito lo Capo), Via Orazio Di Bella 37, ☎ 39 0923974371, fax: 39 0923621510. Mon-Fri 9.00-12.00 Mon and Wed 14.30-16.30.
- Carabinieri, Conturrana Square, ☎ 39 0923 972346.
- Emergency medical Service, via Foritano 5, ☎ 39 0923 972091.
- Finance Police, Marinella square, ☎ 39 0923 972230.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- San Vito Lo Capo post office, Via Savoia 58 (in front of the sanctuary), ☎ 39 0923 972575, fax: 39 0923 974125. Open Monday to Friday from 8.20am to 1.35pm, Saturdays from 8.20am to 12.35pm. For info poste.it.
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