Overview
Salemi is a historic hill town in Trapani province with a well-preserved medieval core of winding streets and layered history dating back to the Elymians and Romans. The town gained wider attention as the setting for the BBC series "Amanda & Alan's Italian Job", where hosts renovated a €1 house in the historic centre in 2023.
Architecture · Budget Travel · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Boutique B&Bs, guesthouses in restored buildings, and rural agriturismi. Prices are lower than coastal tourist areas.
Food
Hearty inland Sicilian cuisine with Arab influences. Try pane votivo and almond pastries. Agriturismi offer farm-to-table experiences.
Transport
Nearest train stations are in Mazara del Vallo and Castelvetrano with bus connections to Salemi. A car is essential for exploring beyond the historic centre.
Wine
Part of Val di Mazara Wine Region. Sample Nero d'Avola, Grillo, and Catarratto at local bars and wine cellars.