Contrada Sasi, Calatafimi-Segesta

Low inland hills of western Sicily around the upper Belice basin lie within the area. The temple and theatre of Segesta are within a few kilometres, set on an isolated hill with the Monte Barbaro ridge above them. The nearest coast is the Gulf of Castellammare, with beaches around Castellammare del Golfo at roughly 15 km. Monte Inici rises to the north-east and is the main mountain mass visible in the wider area. The nearest town of size is Alcamo, which has a substantial historic centre, services and rail access toward Palermo and Trapani. The area is known for the archaeological site of Segesta and for vineyards, olive groves and cereal farmland.