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Marsala

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Marsala

Marsala is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ciavolo, 47km from Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Marsala is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 77,915, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marsala sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marsala to your route.

About Marsala

Marsala (Italian: [marˈsaːla], local Sicilian: [maɪsˈsaːla]; Latin: Lilybaeum) is a city and comune located in the Province of Trapani in the westernmost part of Sicily. With a population of 79,693, Marsala is the fifth largest city in Sicily. The town is famous for the docking of Giuseppe Garibaldi on 11 May 1860

Read more (the Expedition of the Thousand) and for its Marsala wine. A feature of the area is the Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve – a marine area with salt ponds.

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Marsala offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Marsala located?

Marsala is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.7992 latitude, 12.4367 longitude.

What is the population of Marsala?

Marsala has a population of approximately 77,915 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
77,915
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.7992, 12.4367

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Marsala

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Erice

A misty medieval hilltop town above Trapani, reached by cable car or hairpin road with sweeping coast views.

30 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Tonnara di Scopello

Ancient tuna fishery on a cove guarded by faraglioni sea stacks and crumbling watchtowers, in use from the 13th century until the 1980s. The anchor-strewn terraces above gin-clear water are one of Sicily's most painted and filmed corners.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve

Sicily's first nature reserve, a wild coastal path linking pebbly coves of crystal water near San Vito.

47 km · about 55 min drive

beach

San Vito Lo Capo

Arc of white sand and shallow turquoise water beneath the bare pyramid of Monte Monaco, at the end of a dead-end road past the Zingaro reserve. Hosts the Cous Cous Fest each September: a legacy of Sicily's Arab kitchen.

49 km · about 55 min drive

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  • 30 kmEriceA misty medieval hilltop town above Trapani, reached by cable car or hairpin road with sweeping coast views.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Marsala.

Ciavolo

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 1,682

Petrosino

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 6,761

Rilievo

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 2,592

Marausa

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 1,194

Favignana

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 2,438

Salinagrande

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 935

Mazara II

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 1,270

Mazara del Vallo

🇮🇹 Italy

21 km awayPop. 51,534

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