Erice

City Erice, Sicily, Italy

What to expect

Erice is a historic town located on top of Mount Erice, offering breathtaking views of the Trapani coast and the Egadi archipelago. The town has a rich history, with ancient Elymian and Phoenician walls, medieval monuments, and churches. Visitors can explore the town's narrow alleys, visit the Castle of Venus, and enjoy the stunning views from the fortress. The town also features a contemporary art centre and a prestigious scientific institution. For outdoor activities, there are trekking routes that start from the funicular railway and explore the state forest or the rock churches scattered around the mountain. Erice is also known for its traditional sweets, such as genovese and martorana fruit

Plan your family visit to the Erice with these blog insights 👇

5 stages on the road in Sicily

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the historic center and took some photos

Highlights: The kids loved the historic center and the views ✨

San Vito lo Capo with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the town's narrow streets, visited the Giardino del Balio and the Castello Pepoli

Highlights: The kids loved the stunning views, while we enjoyed the town's history and architecture ✨

Sicily sea and culture

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the town and its castle

Highlights: We enjoyed the view of the Egadi islands from the town ✨

A weekend in Sicily with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the town and explored its narrow streets and historic buildings

Highlights: We loved the scenic views and the historic architecture, while the kids enjoyed the sweets at the local pasticceria ✨