Wonderful view of Salemi

On 14 May 1860 Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Marsala and headed towards Salemi. Here he hoisted the Italian flag, a nation that was then forming, on the Norman-Swabian castle, proclaiming Salemi the capital of Italy, an informal title that he retained for only one day.

Today Salemi is a splendid town of around 10,000 inhabitants, part of the most beautiful villages in Italy according to the National Association of Italian Municipalities.

Salemi was the first capital of Italy. The castle and the characteristic historic center are beautiful.

The climb to Salemi in the Monte delle Rose district is challenging but the reward is a breathtaking view of the Salemi castle. The stretch is located along the first stage of the Sicily Divide from Trapani to Gibellina. For more info and the downloadable track visit: sicilydivide.it/tappe-e-traccia-sicily-divide/da-trapani-a-gibellina-in-bici