Greta Rooms Hotel
Mazara del Vallo - 107 Via Bessarione
Set within less than 1 km of Mazara del Vallo Beach Tonnarella and 37 km of Selinunte Archaeological Park, Greta Rooms Hotel provides rooms in Mazara del Vallo.
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Rich in traditions and folklore, Mazara del Vallo is a city symbolic of Mediterranean culture that never fails to captivate its ever-growing number of visitors.
The urban layout and elegant buildings in the town centre reveal the multiethnic origins of this city, inhabited and ruled over the centuries by vastly different peoples such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracens and Normans: wander through the labyrinthine historic centre in search of traces left by these populations.
Nestled between the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the mouth of the Mazaro River, the “City of the Satyr” is not only an unmissable stop on an artistic and cultural itinerary, but also a city where you can stop for a day or more of seaside relaxation.
The coast around Mazara del Vallo is dotted with picturesque beaches, some sandy and others rocky, all bathed by crystalline waters that invite you for a refreshing dip.
Mazara del Vallo is also known as “the city of the Satyr” after the name of its most famous tourist attraction: the renowned Dancing Satyr, an exceptionally precious Hellenic bronze statue whose eyes have been extraordinarily preserved and which represents an emblem of Mediterranean culture.
It is extremely rare to see an ancient statue in which the eyes have been preserved, and perhaps this makes them at once more “real”, more expressive, but also more mysterious.
Whether it’s the eyes or the orgiastic ecstasy of the satyr, the statue exerts a magnetic fascination over those who observe it, almost as if drawing the spectator into the vortex of the dance performed by the satyr in honour of the pagan god Dionysus.
The Dancing Satyr is housed in a museum named after this most important testimony to the artistic heritage recovered and recoverable from the waters of Sicily.
The Satyr Museum is located in the heart of Mazara del Vallo, inside the Church of Sant’Egidio; in addition to the celebrated statue, it displays other artefacts found in Sicilian waters, a bronze fragment of an elephant’s paw from the Punic-Hellenistic period and a collection of amphoras from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Punic, Roman and Medieval periods.
The historic centre of Mazara del Vallo enchants visitors with its labyrinthine Arab-North African layout, featuring a maze of narrow lanes and houses with elegant inner courtyards. Lose yourself in the Kasbah2 as you wander through its narrow and winding streets: the constant reference to Islamic medinas will make you feel as though you are on the other side of the Mediterranean.
Your visit to the centre will undoubtedly take you to Piazza della Repubblica3, the main square of the city, where the Norman Cathedral of the Santissimo Salvatore stands.
Also take a look at Piazza Mokarta4 to admire the Norman arch, the only remaining part of an ancient castle.
A true gem not to be missed is the seventeenth-century Teatro Garibaldi5, built entirely from wood salvaged from old fishing boats. Another nautical touch is given by the ceiling and stalls that resemble the keel of a ship in shape, whilst the decorations on the boxes are inspired by typical Sicilian cart motifs (flowers and masks).
Other notable buildings and museums include:
The most famous beach in Mazara del Vallo is Tonnarella Beach, a stretch of fine white sand 8 km long that extends as far as Capo Feto.
Tonnarella alternates between free and equipped zones and is easily accessible from the town centre by bike or public buses. It is the favourite beach of locals and holidaying tourists; thanks to the available facilities and shallow waters, it is also suitable for families with small children.
Located in a nature reserve 5 km from Mazara del Vallo, the small Capo Feto beach is a stretch of fine sand bathed by clear waters, a favourite destination for surfers and naturists.
The Kartibubbo beach is a beautiful sandy beach at Granitola, partially equipped, after a stretch of rocky coastline. From Torretta Granitola, just further north, you can see the old lighthouse.
Another stunning beach in this area is Cala dei Turchi, particularly suitable for snorkelling, diving and underwater fishing.
If you’re looking for a quiet day, head to La Quarara, a beach that is usually not very busy, located on the southern side of Mazara del Vallo, along a stretch of rocky and steep coastline.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
Mazara del Vallo is one of the most touristy locations in western Sicily, so the hotel offering is rather wide and varied. The most picturesque area is undoubtedly the Kasbah, the town centre east of the Mazaro River, however if you want to be just steps from the sea, choose the Tonnarella area, which is full of accommodation and tourist services.
We offer a selection of hotels at Mazara del Vallo to suit all categories of travellers. The most booked by tourists are the sea-facing hotels, often right on the beach. If you want to play it safe, choose one of the following: they are among the most booked hotels in Mazara del Vallo, sorted by number of reviews.
If you prefer space, privacy and the ability to prepare your own meals to a hotel holiday, book a holiday home at Mazara del Vallo. We recommend a few below, but in this case we advise you to book early because houses and apartments for rent at Mazara del Vallo are in high demand.
Mazara del Vallo is approximately 100 km from Palermo-Punta Raisi airport and 45 km from Trapani airport.
Reaching Mazara del Vallo from Palermo could not be easier for those with their own car or who rent one directly at the airport: simply take the A29 motorway to the end!
Reaching Mazara del Vallo by public transport is more complicated, as you’ll need to make at least one change and the journey will take over three hours.
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Mazara del Vallo is situated at the western tip of the island, 35 km south-east of Marsala, in the province of Trapani.
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