Tonnara di Scopello
Scopello, Italy
An old tuna-fishing station on a small cove, with pale cliffs and two sea stacks rising from clear water just offshore. Park in the village and walk down, and bring water shoes if you plan to swim from the rocks.
The Tonnara di Scopello, a former tuna-fishing station, stands near Scopello in the municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, about 40 km from Trapani. The first buildings date back to the 13th century and the present complex to around the 15th; later the Sanclemente family, the Jesuits and the Florio family extended it. Directly in front of it, the Faraglioni rise out of the water, with Mediterranean vegetation on top.
You can only reach the beach by going through the Tonnara; entry is charged, and the number of visitors per day is limited. Check the current rules in advance. The beach is a rocky platform, and the seabed is rocky and good for snorkelling. Nearby are the Zingaro nature reserve, Castellammare del Golfo and the ancient site of Segesta.
- Nearest town
- Scopello, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 38.0770, 12.8050
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Agricampeggio ScopelloCampsite2 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
- Camping Lu BaruniCampsite4 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
- camping NausicaaCampsite10 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- El BahiraCampsite10 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La PinetaCampsite12 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- camping Lido ValdericeCampsite15 km from Tonnara di ScopelloTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
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FAQs
Where is Tonnara di Scopello?
Tonnara di Scopello is in Scopello, Italy, at GPS 38.0770, 12.8050. It is about 12 km from San Vito Lo Capo.
Can you camp near Tonnara di Scopello?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agricampeggio Scopello, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tonnara di Scopello?
Places worth a stop nearby: Zingaro nature reserve (1 km), Segesta (15 km), Stagnone salt pans (37 km) and Monreale Cathedral (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Tonnara di Scopello?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)