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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Mazara del Vallo

7 stays · 4 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Mazara del Vallo because it is a working Sicilian port city where fish and old-town streets are the draw, and a kitchen and separate living area help families and longer stays. To see how the formats differ, read what an aparthotel is.

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Where to stay in Mazara del Vallo

Casbah and old town

  • first-time visitors
  • sightseeing
  • eating out

The official Visit Sicily page describes the Casbah as an ancient Arab quarter criss-crossed by small passageways, with many restaurants and taverns offering traditional dishes such as fish couscous. It says the neighbourhood is home to a large Tunisian community. Wikivoyage describes the Casbah as the old city centre built up during the Arab period.

Stays in or near Casbah and old town

Piazza della Repubblica and cathedral

  • culture
  • walking

Visit Sicily describes the cathedral as overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, surrounded by the Palazzo del Seminario, the Town Hall and the Bishop's Palace, and says that in summer the square is filled with tables. Via XX Settembre leads off the square to the Jesuit College, and the Church of Sant'Egidio, which houses the Dancing Satyr museum, stands just opposite the College.

Stays in or near Piazza della Repubblica and cathedral

Fishing port

  • seafood
  • harbour views

Visit Sicily describes Mazara as one of the most important and best-known fishing ports in the Mediterranean, with many port restaurants serving the prized Gambero Rosso di Mazara red shrimp. Wikipedia says the port shelters the largest fishing fleet in Italy, and Wikivoyage mentions a marina run by a private association.

Tonnarella beach

  • beach days
  • summer

Wikivoyage says that in summer the heart of Mazara moves from the downtown streets of Corso Umberto I, Piazza Mokarta and Piazza della Repubblica to the Tonnarella beach on the western side of the city. Visit Sicily says the area also has some of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, with surfing, diving and underwater fishing.

Stays in or near Tonnarella beach

Getting around Mazara del Vallo

Wikivoyage says Mazara del Vallo is connected to Palermo and its airport by the A29 motorway. By train it is linked to Trapani in 50 minutes, Palermo in about 2 hours 45 minutes, Marsala in 20 minutes and Castelvetrano-Selinunte in 25 minutes, according to the same page. Wikipedia says the regional train service is run by Trenitalia.

Wikivoyage says buses from Palermo, run by a private company, take about 2 hours, and that Trapani-Birgi airport is 45 km away and is reached by local taxi. Wikipedia also describes an infrequent bus from that airport. For getting around town, Wikivoyage describes a poor urban bus service but says downtown is compact enough to visit without transport, and warns of traffic in the late afternoon and around 12:00 to 14:00.

Living in Mazara del Vallo for longer

Wikivoyage says Mazara is well known for its seafood-based cuisine, and describes local wine cellars, wine shops and a brewery in the city. Visit Sicily says a large part of the economy is linked to fishing, which makes the city attractive for those looking for excellent produce. A kitchen is useful for cooking what you buy.

Wikivoyage describes inhabitants who speak both Italian and Sicilian. It lists the Teatro Garibaldi, a theatre built in the 19th century and reopened after restoration, and mentions a summer ferry link to the island of Pantelleria.

When to visit Mazara del Vallo

Visit Sicily says the fine weather in the area lasts almost all year round, and lists all four seasons for the destination. Wikivoyage says in summer the beach at Tonnarella becomes the focus of city life, and it describes the ferry to Pantelleria as a summer service.

Wikipedia says the feast of St Vitus, the patron saint, is held every year, and gives the saint's day in June.

Wikivoyage describes Mazara del Vallo as a medium-sized city in south-western Sicily, most famous as one of the leading fishing harbours of Italy and as the home of the Dancing Satyr. The official Sicilian tourism site adds the Casbah, the old Arab quarter, and Norman churches. Browse the wider Italy hub, or compare nearby Trapani and Palermo.

Long-stay tips for Mazara del Vallo

Of the 7 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

5 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 35 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Mazara del Vallo from Palermo?

Wikivoyage says the A29 motorway connects Palermo to Mazara, buses take about 2 hours, and the train takes about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Which airport is nearest to Mazara del Vallo?

Wikivoyage says Trapani-Birgi airport is 45 km away and is reached by local taxi, and Wikipedia mentions an infrequent bus from it. Wikivoyage also names Palermo's airport as connected by the A29 motorway.

What is Mazara del Vallo famous for?

Wikipedia says its port shelters the largest fishing fleet in Italy, and Wikivoyage and Wikipedia both highlight the Dancing Satyr, a bronze statue found off the port by a fishing boat. Visit Sicily also highlights the Casbah.

Is Mazara del Vallo walkable?

Wikivoyage says the downtown is compact enough to visit without transport, although it describes a particularly poor urban bus service.

How many aparthotels are there in Mazara del Vallo?

We currently list 7 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Mazara del Vallo.

Do aparthotels in Mazara del Vallo have kitchens?

7 of the 7 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Mazara del Vallo have a washing machine?

5 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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