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Marsala

Marsala is a port city located on the westernmost point of the island of Sicily. The area of Masrale includes a nature reserve Stagnone Lagoon with small island Mozia. On the territory of today Marsala there was Lilybaeum, once the main Carthage stronghold on Sicily. Name Marsala is derived from the Arabic word '' Mars Allah '', which means Allah port.

Today Marsala is one of the most famous Sicilian destinations, and is particularly known for indigenous dessert wine produced in this area. The city's main sights are piazza Marsala with cathedral (Duomo) of St. Thomas Becket from 17th century and archaeological museum in which are preserved remains of a warship from the time of the Punic Wars. The city is full of bars and enotecas, where you can taste the traditional Marsala wines. On the southeastern part of Marsala port is situated a small marina with 200 berths where you can charter a boat with or without skipper.

The beaches near Marsala are sandy, and offer long sunshine hours during summers and are very suitable for beach holidays. 15 km north of Marsala is situated a small airport Trapani which during the summer connects Marsala and Trapani from several Italian and European destinations.