SICILY

Erice: The ancient town of Erice. The legend
tells that it was fundata by the ancient Trojans
fleeing in the Mediterranean Sea would have
found the ideal place to settle here.
the form of fruits, vegetables and other
imaginary figures, is famous throughout the
world. In Erice the sweets have the form of
flowers rather than of fruit.
All around are the splendid nature reserves
present in the territory of the Province of
Trapani: close to the city is the Riserva delle
Saline di Trapani e Pacco, and then there
is the Riserva Monte Bonifato, the Riserva
dello Stagnone at Marsala, the Area Marina
Protetta delle Egadi, the Riserva di Monte
Cofano, the Riserva Bosco d’Alcamo,
the Riserva Lago Preola e Gorghi Tondi
and the Riserva dello Zingaro.
This natural environment of pure
excellence now includes many Wine and
Flavours Routes, such as the Strada del
Vino di Marsala Terre d'Occidente, the
Strada del Vino Alcamo Doc and the Strada
del Vino di Erice.
The best tuna fish
in the world
Perfumes and colours are the most obvious features of the
products of the Province of Trapani. Traditional tuna fishing goes
back to the Arab domination of Sicily. Various types of tuna are
fished. The largest is the “thunnus thynnus”, or red tuna, typical of
the Mediterranean but at risk of extinction. The various parts of the
tuna fish (belly, fillets, roe, loins, milt, heart, marrow) are used to
prepare dishes for which they are used raw, as in sushi or sashimi,
or cooked. Lastly, tuna fish is conserved, in oil or brine.
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