{"id":67689,"date":"2015-10-13T14:10:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T13:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/?p=67689"},"modified":"2026-10-12T21:46:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T20:46:59","slug":"gulf-of-castellammare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sicile-sicilia.net\/en\/gulf-of-castellammare","title":{"rendered":"Gulf of Castellammare"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gulf of Castellammare<\/strong> extends along the northwestern coast of Sicily, between Capo Rama<\/strong>, near Terrasini, and Capo San Vito<\/strong>, a rocky promontory that marks the entrance to the San Vito Lo Capo<\/a> peninsula. This stretch of coastline alternates light sandy beaches, limestone cliffs and small coves, with a hinterland dominated by the ridges of the Sicani Mountains<\/a> and the western Madonie.<\/p>\n

Towns of the gulf<\/h2>\n

On the gulf, Castellammare del Golfo<\/strong><\/a> is the main urban center, organized around its natural harbor and its Arab-Norman castle. The town overlooks the bay, with a seafront enlivened by seaside caf\u00e9s and restaurants, and serves as an access point to several beaches and nearby natural sites, including its main beach of Spiaggia Plaja, which stretches for several kilometers east of the town center.
Further inland, Alcamo<\/strong><\/a> overlooks the coast from its plateau, while Terrasini<\/strong> marks the eastern end of the gulf with its cliffs and rocky coves.<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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