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"Balestrate is located in the center of the Gulf of Castellammare in an excellent environment for any holiday. To the sea, in addition to the beautiful beaches, are to visit Scopello, famous for its Faraglioni, the tuna and the Zingaro, with nature trails that allow you to reach the most beautiful bays of the Gulf of Castellammare. Renowned is also San Vito Lo Capo for his immense white sandy beach and the famous dish of couscous with fish. From the perspective of cultural history are visit Segesta (30 minutes drive) with its Greek temple and amphitheater, Erice with the castle and the medieval town, Trapani with its salt pans, Monreale Cathedral with the most beautiful in Europe to be totally covered by golden mosaics. Palermo: Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Palatine Chapel located inside the Norman Palace, the Martorana church and do not miss the characteristic local markets as the "Vucciria." There are many other places to visit, but a little further away from Balestrate, as for example Agrigento, with the valley of the temples, Taormina and Catania plain at the Feet of Etna, reachable with two three-hour drive.