Alcamo Marina

Geography

Alcamo Marina is situated in the middle of the coast of the Gulf of Castellammare, near the towns of Alcamo (in the south), Castellammare del Golfo (in the west) and Balestrate (in the east).

When to go

As it is a seaside resort, the best period for visiting this place is certainly summertime, especially in June and September; you can practice a lot of aquatic sports, and in the afternoon they organize various sport tournaments.
For the people who love tranquillity, jogging or biking, the best months are May and October: in fact since half September, Alcamo Marina begins to empty because vintage time starts and this is one of the greatest economic activities in the Alcamo area.

History

Alcamo Marina originated as a centre for tuna fishing, later, it was turned into a holiday resort and, as a consequence, restaurants, pizzerias, bars and entertainment places have risen in its neighbourhood.

Tourist Information

• Ufficio Turistico

  phone: +39 0924 590219
  address: Corso VI Aprile,60
  During the other days of the week ask for information at the MACA (ex Collegio dei Gesuiti in Piazza Ciullo), phone +39 0924 24592

• Ufficio Relazioni con il Pubblico

  phone: +39 0924 510307, +39 0924 27062
  address: Via XI Febbraio,14

By plane

• From Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport PMO you can reach Alcamo Marina, at about 42 km, through the A29 Motorway (towards Trapani, junction for Alcamo Est). The airport is linked by train or shuttle bus to Alcamo Marina (Castellammare del Golfo railway station at 2 km from it). You can get the http://www.rome2rio.com/it/s/Aeroporto-Palermo-PMO/Alcamo-MarinaItalia train going from Punta Raisi to Castellammare del Golfo railway station. From this airport there are home and international flights and several low cost connections; many touristic and charter flights in summer.
• Trapani-Birgi Airport TPS is 54 km from Alcamo. You can arrive to Alcamo Marina through the A29 Motorway Trapani-Punta Raisi and going out at the junction for Alcamo Est. Shuttle bus services are carried out by Terravision and Salemi for Trapani and Palermo. From and to Trapani Birgi there are home, European and "low cost" flights. Seasonal touristic flights also in summer.

There are also taxi and shuttle bus services from Palermo and Trapani airports as far as Alcamo (for information phone: Gabellone Viaggi e turismo, Viale Italia, 31, ) .

By ship

• Grandi Navi Veloci

  phone: +39 010 2094591

• Linea Tirrenia

  phone: +39 0923 545433

• Linea Grimaldi

  phone: +39 0923 542470

• Linea Ustica Lines

  phone: +39 0923 873813

• Siremar

  phone: +39 0923 24968

• Traghetti delle Isole

  phone: +39 0923 22467
  address: via Ammiraglio Staiti, 23

• Ustica Lines

  phone: +39 0923 873813

By car

You can reach Alcamo Marina from Palermo and Trapani by taking the A29 Motorway Palermo-Mazara as far as the junction Alcamo Est (about 50 km) or Castellammare del Golfo junction or taking the National Road 187 which runs along all over the Castellammare Gulf. If you want to go to Alcamo Marina there are two main roads from Alcamo: the Provincial Road 55 (SP55) for the Canalotto-Calatubo areas and the Provincial Road 47 (SP47 Scampati) which arrives at Magazzinazzi. Besides, if you take the National Road 187 (SS187) you can arrive both from Balestrate and Castellammare del Golfo.

By train

The railway line crosses Alcamo Marina: the nearest railway station is Castellammare del Golfo (at about 2 km from it); the station is on the railway line Palermo-Trapani.

By bus

From Palermo you can get the following buses:

• AST

  phone: +39 0923 21021
  address: via Virgilio, 20 Trapani

• Autoservizi Lumia

  phone: +39 0922 20414

• Autoservizi Russo

  phone: +39 0924 31364
  address: Corso Garibaldi 210,Castellammare del Golfo

• Autoservizi Salemi

  phone: +39 0923 981120
  address: Via Salemi, 97, Marsala

• Segesta autolinee

  phone: +39 0923 2006, +39 091 304106, +39 091 342055
  address: Via Libertà, 171 Palermo

• Segesta autolinee

  phone: +39 091 300556,+39 091 304106
  address: Via Libertà, 171 Palermo

• Tarantola bus

  phone: +39 0924 31020
  address: Via Marina Petrolo, 16 Castellammare del Golfo

By taxi

• Low Cost Autonoleggio

  phone: +39 0924 531 871, +39 338 2208282 (Ezio)
  address: Via Stazione s.n.

You can also use taxi services from Alcamo.

By car

If you want to go to Alcamo Marina there are two main roads from Alcamo: the Provincial Road 55 (SP55) for the Canalotto-Calatubo areas, and the Provincial Road 47 (SP47 Scampati) which arrives at Magazzinazzi. Besides, if you take the National Road 187 (SS187) you can arrive both from Balestrate and Castellammare del Golfo.
Owing to the length of this locality, it is a little difficult to reach the outskirts like Calatubo (on the east) and contrada Magazzinazzi and Foggia where you can visit the ancient Roman Furnaces dated 100 B.C. (on the west side), so the best ways to travel long distances are by car, motorbike or bicycle.
At present there are a few parking areas: in Piazzale Canalotto, in Piazzale Battigia, near Castellammare railway station or along Via del Mare. They are going to open private parking areas in a short time and complete the cycle and pedestrian lanes along Via del Mare, next to the railway (on the west side). Every year from 15 June until the end of September there is a bus service connecting Alcamo with all the areas of Alcamo Marina.
For information on car rentals, see the article on Alcamo .

• Chiesa di Santa Maria della Stella

  address: in Via del Mare
  It is located near the beach and is open all the year. The facade, opposite the sea, is enriched by a mosaic which represents Our Lady of the Star.

• Roman Furnaces

  address: contrada Foggia-Magazzinazzi
  The furnaces that Romans used to make tiles, bricks and amphoras were discovered 10 years ago further to the excavations. This very important archeological site is located near the river mouth.

• Le Dune (the dunes)

  address: on the Calatubo beach area.
  You can admire the very beautiful spontaneous flowers growing on the sand and the dunes formed under the winds’ action: characteristic mounds of sand modelled and scattered on the ground.

• Fossilandia

  phone: +39 3397330249, +39 3383638253
  address: contrada Calatubo - Alcamo Marina
  The site, run by the cultural association "Geochelone sp. Attività culturali – Turismo & Servizi", hosts also a paleontological park. The Associatione is named after the giant turtle of Pleistocene, whose eggs were found in the Travertino marble quarries in Alcamo about 30 years ago. You can visit Fossilandia and take part in the various laboratories and activities by booking.

• Centro Benessere Moving

  phone: +39 0924 1917780
  address: Contrada Sasi-Calatubo, Alcamo
  It is placed on two floors and offers: an equipped gym and a health and beauty centre, a dance and karate school, a squash court, a bar-pizzeria, a lounge bar, several recreational activities, such as table-tennis and table football and an internet point.

• Vivilbosco

  phone: +39 0924 202626
  address: La Funtanazza on Monte Bonifato
  Excursions, trekking, guided visits to discover Mount Bonifato (plants, animals, archeology) and the Reserve.

Events

• Alcamo Estate

  address: Piazzale la Battigia and Canalotto
  July–August: sagras, music, open-air theatre, exhibitions.

• Maria Santissima Assunta

  address: Chiesa Stella Maris – Alcamo Marina
  Our Lady's Assumption Feast: procession in Alcamo Marina’s centre.

• Ferragosto at the Beach

  address: Piazzale Canalotto - Alcamo Marina

• Gran Caffe Paziente

  phone: +39 0924 597175, +39 331 7180592
  address: 2298, Viadotto Canalotto
  Bar,Pastries, Gastronomy, Tobacconist, Lotto, Newsagent.

• Bar Windsurf

  phone: +39 0924 597900
  address: Contrada Calatubo (called zona Aleccia)
  Bar WindSurf is a Tobacconist and newsagent. You can taste the specialities of this area, snack bars, pizzas,cassatelle, cannoli, Sicilian cassatas and hand-made Ice-cream.

Budget

• La Battigia

  phone: +39 0924 597259
  address: Lungomare La Battigia
  Restaurant and hotel. In the menu you will find fresh fish and local meat. The cuisine is very good; there is a large choice of typical wines and sweets.

• La Capannina

  phone: +39 334 2308412, +39 320 1909538
  address: Contrada Tonnara
  Trattoria, Sandwiches, Sea Specialities, Mussels, Octopus etc.

• La Lanterna

  phone: +39 0924 598643
  address: National Road 187 S. S. 187 n.1918 (km 47.500)
  Restaurant-pizzeria.

• Ristorante-Pizzeria " Fiore al Mare "

  phone: +39 0924 597541, +39 331 4073428
  address: National Road 187 (S. S. 187) 798
  Restaurant-pizzeria.

• Quattro Canti

  phone: +39 366 461 8262
  address: Strada Statale 187, n° 798
  The restaurant has o

• Summertime Cafè

  phone: +39 366 1342968
  address: Via del Mare,1453 - S.S.187
  Bar, confectionery, ice-cream, sandwiches, snack bars, first courses, wine bar, lounge bar, tobacconist, beach items.

• Sunshine Ristorante Pizzeria

  phone: +39 0924 597872, +39 338 9359494
  address: Piazzale Canalotto

• Taverna del Carrettiere

  phone: +39 0924 598020
  address: SS187 n.1435
  Restaurant with a traditional cuisine.

• Il Veliero

  phone: +39 328 003 9546
  address: Strada Statale 187 n.796, 91011 Alcamo Marina TP
  Very good pizzas and pasta with sea urchins.There are outdoor tables in a terrace facing the beach. It is better booking if you want to seat in the outdoor area.

Mid-range

Splurge

• Binario 187

  phone: +39 329 1062499
  address: Contrada Magazzinazzi
  Pub, pizzeria, swimming pool.

• Lido BluWater

  phone: +39 3664451210
  address: Lungomare Battigia
  Bar- Snacks - deckchairs and beach umbrellas rent- toilets and showers- bathing huts-aquatic sports: sails hobie cat, windsurf, surf, canoa, watre skiing, diving, pedalo, nautical charter. Fitness center - Beach Volley - Beach Tennis - Tam Beach.

• Lido Greg

  phone: +39 320 1411746
  address: Contrada Calatubo Livigni
  Services: showers, toilets, children's playing ground, bathing huts, rescue service, Wifi, a large car park and fully equipped area. The restaurant service includes: first courses, sandwiches, salads, grilled food, ice-cream.

• Tyrrhenian Beach Village

  phone: +39 331 832 3313, +39 338 3892475, +39 333 5969408
  address: contrada Magazzinazzi SS187 n° 789
  Lido and bistrot. The resort will has a relax area, bar, solarium and private beach with cabins and showers. There is a large car-park, and at 100 metres.

Budget

• B&B Accomodation Villa Rosa

  phone: +39 339 3010749, +39 3280410307
  address: S.S. 187
  Apartment in a small villa very near to the sea with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a liviing room with a kitchen and a Tv set, two verandas with a sea view, car park, garden.

• B&B Casa Laura

  address: on a turning of National Road S.S. 187
  Near the beach of Alcamo Marina, Casa Laura has a sea view and balcony. The accommodation includes: an independent kitchen with oven, living room with Tv and washing machine. Free car park.

• B&B Elisa

  phone: +39 0924 598020 , +39 320 0330525
  address: Via Aurora Boreale, Alcamo Marinale 1433
  The rooms have Tv, air conditioning, free Wifi and private bathroom with a shower. There is a restaurant too: breakfast includes hot drinks, croissants and snack bars.

• B&B Il Giardino

  address: Contrada Scampati 182
  It has free Wifi, TV, aria conditioning, private bathroom with hair dryer, fitness area and a garden with barbecue. Every morning you can have a salt or sweet breakfast with local products, hot or cold drinks.

• B&B Le Vele

  address: Contrada Canalotto 2360
  The flats have got free WiFi and TV, in some rooms there is also a living area to relax, in the other ones a terrace or a balcony. Outside there are a barbecue and a free car park.

• Casa Giulietta

  address: Via 109 n. 62
  A flat with two bedroom, living room, kitchen, Tv and washing machine, two bathrooms and averanda with a sea view. Free car park. Little animals are allowed. Minimum stay three nights.

• Casa Vacanza il Mandarino

  phone: +39 349 8145842, +39 348 4000561
  address: Via 139/A Contrada Alcamo Marina
  At about 300 metres from the beach and with a sea view, the flat for 5 people includes 2 bedrooms and bathroom with a shower, a washing machine, an independent kitchen, Tv and a barbecue. The atmosphere is quite familiar and animals are allowed.

• Casevacanza Soleluna

  phone: +39 320 6634921 , +39 328 2505132
  address: contrada calatubo,176
  A house with flats located near the beach. The rooms have air conditioning, Wifi, Tv, living room, kitchen. There are showers inside and outside, a barbecue and a garden. Free car park. Animals are allowed and you can have breakfast in your room on request.

• Casa Vacanze Azalea

  address: Contrada Calatubo, 175 Alcamo Marina
  Two flats at 100 metres from the beach with terrace, showers and barbecue outdoor, a living room with a Tv set and a kitchen. Free car park. You have to pay for Wifi (3 euros a day).

• Villa Antonella

  address: contrada Magazzinazzi
  Villa at about 100 metres from the sea with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, car park, garden and barbecue.Linen supplied and animals allowed.

Mid-range

• Affittacamere Francesca

  phone: +39 0924 597739
  address: Right turning of Sp47 Provincial Road
  It has a free car park. In the rooms there are: air conditioning, free Wifi, Tv and private bathroom. On request you can have Sicilian specialities for dinner.

• Affittacamere Windsurf

  phone: +39 0924 597900
  address: zona Aleccia
  The rooms and flats have got all comforts; there is a private beach too. You can easily reach Balestrate or Castellammare (10 km) or the natural reserve "Lo Zingaro" (25 km far).

• Casa Terra di LuceA villa

• La Battigia

  phone: +39 0924 597259
  The hotel, in a wonderful position on the free beach of Alcamo Marina and direct access to the sea, is located at a few kilometres from Alcamo and Castelllammare del Golfo. There are 26 comfortable rooms with frigobar, safe, Wifi, conditioned air and independent central heating, Sky Tv and hair- drier. Several rooms have a terraced balcony with a marvellous view of the Gulf of Castellammare. Its beautiful terrace, with a swimming pool, a restaurant and coffee-bar, is the ideal place where you can taste drinks and snacks while enjoying an enchanting landscape. Breakfast is rich and various.

• Residence 5 Lune

  phone: +39 335 6071 725

• Villino Kalat

• First Aid Station (Guardia medica estiva)

  phone: +39 0924 597500
  address: Via del Mare

If you need other services you can refer to Alcamo.

Post Offices

The post offices serving Alcamo Marina are on Alcamo's Wikivoyage page.

Internet

As for the Internet service, just refer to the same section in the article on Alcamo.

Riserva Naturale Bosco d'Alcamo
Balestrate
Castellammare del Golfo
Castelvetrano-Selinunte
Calatafimi Segesta

Excursions

From Alcamo Marina you can easily go and visit Erice, a small and characteristic medieval town, and the ancient town of Segesta, with its temple and amphitheatre where they hold concerts and plays in summer.
Besides, it is a few kilometres far from the wonderful and uncontaminated natural reserve of "Lo Zingaro" at Scopello. You can also go to San Vito Lo Capo and the Egadi Isles(by taking s ship from Trapani).