FAQ about
San Vito Lo Capo

What's beautiful in San Vito Lo Capo?

San Vito Lo Capo is best known for its splendid golden sand beach. Its territory is definitely rich in wonderful natural corners such as the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Monte Cofano Reserve. Don't miss a visit to the Sanctuary dedicated to San Vito Martire, the lighthouse and the Tonnara del Secco. In the area of Macari and Castelluzzo, known for the Rai Uno series, Makari, there is the beach of Baia Santa Margherita and the coves of Bue Marino and Isulidda.

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Sea, sun, coves, cliffs, Saracen towers, traditional cuisine, tuna fish... and lots of couscous!
But the real star is the beach of San Vito Lo Capo, a long coastline of golden sand framed by the ancient lighthouse and the splendid Monte Monaco.

What is the best time to go to San Vito Lo Capo?

The location in the center of the Mediterranean gives San Vito Lo Capo long, hot summers allowing for fantastic beach holidays from April to late October.
Obviously the months of July and August are the hottest, but also the busiest.
January and February are the coldest months.
Spring is perfect for those who love trekking and outdoor sports. Average temperatures range from 10° in January to 35 in August - September.

How do you get around San Vito Lo Capo?

The town is small and flat, in ten to fifteen minutes on foot you can reach both the center and the beach even from the most peripheral areas. For the lazy ones or for other needs in summer a free shuttle bus is also organised, with two urban lines.
Alternatively, the choice of renting a bike is excellent, the ideal way to get around San Vito Lo Capo.

How is the sea in San Vito Lo Capo?

The sea, with its pastel shades, is the main attraction of San Vito Lo Capo, also suitable for children thanks to the shallow and sandy seabed; very convenient to reach the beach on foot.
There are bathing beaches and beach services. But other splendid beaches can be reached in a few minutes by car:
the cliff of the Tonnara del Secco, the beach of Baia Santa Margherita and the Bue Marino and of course the coves of the Zingaro Reserve and the Monte Cofano Reserve.
Don't miss a boat excursion departing from the small port of San Vito Lo Capo.

Where is San Vito Lo Capo beach located?

The beach of San Vito Lo Capo is located right next to the town. A great convenience for those who want to forget the stress of the cities by spending a relaxing holiday.

How long does it take to visit San Vito Lo Capo?

San Vito Lo Capo is a small town with characteristic Mediterranean atmospheres. It is a place where it is worth staying at least three days, to be able to enjoy the sea, nature and the goodness of the traditional cuisine.
A seven/ten day holiday, on the other hand, will allow you to discover the most famous tourist destinations in western Sicily: Erice, Trapani, Segesta...

What is the most beautiful beach in San Vito Lo Capo?

It's difficult to make a ranking. Certainly the most loved beach is that of the town. A long strip of white sand nestled between the houses and the splendid Tyrrhenian Sea.
But the sea and the north-western coast of Sicily have always been considered among the most beautiful and evocative of the island, we therefore recommend you also experience: Baia Santa Margherita, Bue Marino and Isulidda. Beauty prevails everywhere.

What to do in San Vito Lo Capo in the evening?

An aperitif and a tour of the shops. Dinner at the restaurant, you will find many. Ice cream or better yet cold hot food in one of the many bars in the centre. An evening on the beach under the magnificent starry sky of the San Vito summer.
From spring onwards there are numerous events scheduled (Kite Festival, Sports Competitions, Musical Evenings, Literary Events, etc.).

How much does the shuttle cost from Palermo to San Vito Lo Capo?

The bus ticket from Palermo to San Vito Lo Capo costs €9.40. The service is carried out by the Russo Autoservizi company www.russoautoservizi.it It is possible to purchase the ticket online.

How far is Palermo from San Vito Lo Capo?

Palermo center is 110 km from San Vito Lo Capo, 1 hour and 48 minutes by car.
From Palermo Airport the distance is 90 km.

How much is the Tourist Tax?

The tourist tax applies in the period from 01/04 to 30/11 of each year.

AMOUNTS
The tourist tax is equal to:

€1.00 per day per person, for overnight stays in open-air accommodation facilities, campsites and areas equipped for parking campers;

€2.00 per day per person for overnight stays in farmhouses, bed & breakfasts, holiday homes and apartments, guest houses, holiday homes, short-term rentals for tourist use, youth hostels, guesthouses and camper parking areas, residences tourist hotels, hotels, motels and 1, 2 and 3 star hotel villages;

€3.00 per day per person for overnight stays in 4 and 5 star hotels;

The tourist tax is applied for the entire duration of the stay, up to a maximum of
10 consecutive nights.

Where to stay when going to San Vito Lo Capo?

There are many solutions for staying in San Vito Lo Capo.
You can choose between Hotels, B & Bs, Holiday Homes, Residences or Villages.

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What films did they shoot in San Vito Lo Capo?

The San Vito locations have always been an attraction for producers of films and television dramas.
The first set was Vento del Sud in 1959, by Enzo Provenzale with Claudia Cardinale, in 1989 “Stanno tutti bene” by Giuseppe Tornatore and then Michael Cimino shot two films there, The Sicilian in 1987 and Maria Maddalena in 2018

In recent years several films have been shot:

Viola di Mare (2009) with Ennio Fantastichini and Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Nuovomondo (2006) by Emanuele Crialese

Giovanni Falcone: the man who challenged Cosa Nostra (2006) by Frazzi

Prime Luci dell'alba (2000) with Gian Marco Tognazzi and Laura Morante

My Name is Tanino by Paolo Virzì (2002).

Kefalonia (2005) in which the Tonnara became a military barracks

Last, in order of time, Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny by James Mangold, a film with Harrison Ford, whose scenes, in part, were filmed at the Tonnara del Secco in San Vito Lo Capo.

Among the fiction:

How not to forget, Inspector Montalbano (2005): in the episode "Giro di Boa" and last, only in chronological order, the successful TV series Makari, based on the works of Gaetano Savatteri, with the actor Claudio Gioè.

How much does an umbrella cost in San Vito Lo Capo?

In high season the average cost of two sunbeds and an umbrella is €15

How to visit the Zingaro Reserve?

The Zingaro Reserve is a protected natural environment and can therefore only be visited on foot. In this case, especially in summer, you need to pay attention to high temperatures and always carry a good supply of water with you. An alternative to walking is to choose a boat excursion that allows you to admire the entire reserve comfortably from the sea.

How to get to the Zingaro Reserve from San Vito Lo Capo?

The Zingaro Reserve has two accesses: northern entrance on the San Vito lo Capo side, and southern entrance on the Scopello side.

What is the most beautiful cove in the Zingaro Reserve?

The coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve are more beautiful than the other. Impossible to make a ranking. The most popular is Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo; the first cove you come across when entering from the north entrance, on the San Vito Lo Capo side. The wildest is Cala Capreria, the first you will find if you enter from the south side, Scopello side.

How to get from San Vito Lo Capo to Trapani?

It is possible to use the AST Azienda Siciliana Trasporti public service on this link

www.Aziendasicilianatrasporti.it:8080 you can consult the timetables and destinations. Alternatively you could use a private transfer service.

What towns are near San Vito Lo Capo?

San Vito Lo Capo is an excellent logistical base for visiting Western Sicily. A few kilometers from the town there are: Erice, Custonaci, Castellammare del Golfo, Trapani, Marsala and then among the most interesting itineraries, places such as: Segesta, Selinunte, Mozia and the Saline.

How much does a taxi cost from Trapani to San Vito Lo Capo?

The cost of a taxi from Trapani to San Vito lo Capo is around €60