Trappeto
Discovering Trappeto: the small seaside town in Sicily
Hi everyone! Today I will talk to you about Trappeto, a small seaside town located on the coast in the Gulf of Castellammare, in Sicily. Trappeto belongs to the metropolitan city of Palermo and is famous for its beaches, but above all for the social and cultural work of the writer Danilo Dolci.
Physical geography
Trappeto is located about 45 kilometers from Palermo and 60 kilometers from Trapani; it is a seaside resort populated by 3034 inhabitants. Trappeto's territory is mainly coastal, with some of the most beautiful beaches in the region.
Territory
Trappeto is located on the coast in the Gulf of Castellammare. The town overlooks an open sea and is surrounded by coves and enchanting beaches.
Climate
Trappeto has a Mediterranean climate, with mild and short winters and hot and dry summers.
History
The city of Trappeto was founded in the fifteenth century, near the Partenia forest, as an agricultural and fishing center and enjoyed a period of great prosperity in the sixteenth century. However, in the 1600s, the city was abandoned by its inhabitants, who returned at the end of the 1700s, when the vine was grown.
The municipality of Trappeto obtained autonomy on June 24, 1954 with Regional Law No. 19 of 3/7/1954 and has seen the development of tourism in recent decades.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the banner of the city of Trappeto were granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on July 16, 1996. The banner is a white cloth.
Monuments and places of interest
The Beach: Ciammarita
Trappeto's beach is the famous Ciammarita: a splendid expanse of sand overlooking an open sea in a very windy place. It is located a short distance from the center of Trappeto and is accessible both from the motorway towards Trapani (exit Partinico-Trappeto) and from SS 113.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of Trappeto has increased over the years, from 2770 inhabitants in 2001 to 3215 in 2014.
Culture
Cinema
Trappeto has been chosen as a cinematographic location for several films, including:
- "La moglie più bella" by Damiano Damiani (1970)
- "Per quel viaggio in Sicilia" by Egidio Termine (1991)
- "The Hundred Steps" by Marco Tullio Giordana (2000)
Conclusions
Trappeto is a small seaside town that is definitely worth a visit. In addition to its beautiful beaches, Trappeto has an interesting history behind it, linked to the social and cultural work of Danilo Dolci. Thanks to its strategic location on the Sicilian coast, Trappeto is an excellent starting point to explore the beauty of the region.
