Holiday apartment in Capaci: Baroque, beaches and archaeology

Capaci appeals to travellers who want to combine the coast, beaches and history during their holiday. The historic centre features monumental Baroque architecture; at the same time, Capaci is a seaside resort on the coast of Isola delle Femmine. When choosing a holiday apartment in Capaci, you can therefore first decide whether you want to focus on the cultural character, the free-access beach or both sides of the town.

Baroque architecture and special sights

The Chiesa Madre was built between 1741 and 1743 and has an octagonal floor plan. It houses frescoes created by Giuseppe Trisca in 1744. Capaci is also home to the Chiesa di San Rocco and Castello Pilo, both sights of particular interest. During your stay, you can therefore make individual buildings the specific focus of your cultural exploration without reducing the town to a single theme.

The Casa museo Villa Africa presents traditional African art as well as statues, masks and everyday objects. This complements the Baroque architecture with a different perspective on art and everyday culture. If you are travelling with children, different themes provide opportunities to ask questions together and organise discoveries according to your interests.

Free-access beach and arrival

The Spiaggia libera di Capaci is the municipality’s only free-access beach and is also known as “Tien An Men”. Capaci’s free-access beach can be reached via the A29 towards Trapani; take the Capaci exit. This specific guidance helps you consider the beach as a separate element of your daily planning. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore weigh up the importance that the coast and culture should have during your stay.

Archaeological traces around Capaci

The necropolis in Contrada Ciachea bears witness to the area’s early human settlement. The caves at Pizzo Muletta are of great archaeological importance because they were used in prehistoric as well as Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic times. The archaeological term “stile di Capaci” refers to a classification of ways of life in western Sicily that are closely connected with those in eastern Sicily. The Grotta della Paglia has yielded fragments of Greek black-glazed pottery dating from the 6th to the 5th century BC.

A local flavour

In Capaci, Vastedda is a typical bread seasoned with olive oil, anchovies, Caciocavallo and pepper. This speciality adds a culinary perspective to the way you experience the town. When planning your stay, you can give different weight to cultural discoveries, beach days, archaeological sites and regional cuisine. This allows you to choose accommodation or a holiday apartment in Capaci to suit your personal travel theme, without a single expectation determining your entire holiday.

More destinations for planning your trip

More destinations for planning your trip: Alia, Palazzo Adriano, Aspra, Isnello, Contessa Entellina, Belmonte Mezzagno, Misilmeri, Cefalù.

To the overarching travel overview: Palermo.