The city of Marsala has undergone many dominations over the centuries, from the Arabs to the Spanish, so it is possible to visit many historical, archaeological and religious sites and monuments. On the harbor, in the area known as “del salato,” is the monument to the Thousand, dedicated to the landing of Giuseppe Garibaldi and his men in Marsala on May 11, 1860.
Strolling through the city center, you will find a bit of Palermo with its Baroque buildings, elegant squares, marble-paved streets and a bustling fresh fish market.
A visit to the Stagnone Lagoon (a nature reserve since 1984) is a must if you are around Marsala, with its salt pans and windmills.
Marsala is an ideal destination for lovers of local gastronomy. You will satisfy your palate with delicious dishes. Fish, of course, is the undisputed king of the table along with other typical Sicilian foods (caponata, arancino, cannolo, etc.).
You cannot fail to taste the city's famous liqueurs! It is impossible not to mention one of the most famous Sicilian wines in the world: Marsala. The city owes its invention to English merchant John Woodhouse, who modified a local wine with water grapevine for transportation, resulting in a fine liqueur. The success of Marsala brought many prominent English figures to Sicily.
Marsala is the destination par excellence for cultural and seaside tourism with its beautiful beaches all characterized by very white sand and crystal clear water, an example being Punta Tramontana, San Teodoro or Marausa beach.
How to reach the boardings
Address: Lungomare Mediterraneo 3
GPS Coordinates: Latitude 37.792264, Longitude 12.434830
You can reach the port driving one of the very good road connections from Palermo, Catania and Agrigento.
The international airport of Trapani-Birgi “Vincenzo Florio” is about 14 km from the Marsala ferry terminal.
The train station is about 1 km from the port of Marsala. Regional trains connect Marsala to Trapani and Palermo.