Casa indipendente in Strada Torre Marausa

Monte Erice and the medieval town of Erice sit on a prominent hill a few kilometres inland; a cable car (funivia) links Trapani and Erice. The cluster is on the western Sicilian coast facing the Mediterranean; the Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo) lie offshore and are served by ferries from Trapani. The Riserva Naturale Orientata Saline di Trapani e Paceco (the Trapani salt‑pans) is a protected wetland in the coastal area. The Area Marina Protetta Isole Egadi protects the sea around the Egadi Islands. The nearest sizeable town is Trapani, which has a ferry port with regular connections to the Egadi, a railway station and regional services. The nearest airport serving the area is Trapani–Birgi (Vincenzo Florio). The local economy and landscape reflect long traditions of salt production and tuna fisheries (tonnare); the area is also associated with local seafood cuisine, including couscous alla trapanese.