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Marinella di Selinunte

Although it can get a bit hectic in summer, MARINELLA DI SELINUNTE is an

atmospheric place to spend a few hours. Its most appealing parts lie on and around the
long, narrow road that winds down to the small harbour, where fishing boats are
hauled up onto the sands by pulleys.

Marinella is no longer the isolated place it used to be, with new buildings and streets
in evidence everywhere, while the seafront has become top-heavy with trattorias, and
shops selling Tunisian carpets, souvenirs and beachwear. But it remains an attractive

place, of particular appeal if you’re planning to use the fine sand beach that stretches
west from the village to the ruins. The water isn’t great to swim in, since it’s often
clogged with seaweed at the sand’s edge, though this doesn’t deter the kids. However,
the surfing here can be good, and you can rent equipment in the summer, as well as
pedalos, chairs, shades and all the usual beach paraphernalia. Another beach, Mare

Pineta, is located east of the village, backed by pine trees stretching into the distance;
follow the road east of the port for ten minutes.

ARRIVAL AND INFORMATION: MARINELLA DI SELINUNTE

By bus Buses from Castelvetrano (4–8 daily; 30min) to Selinunte pass through
Marinella, and continue to the site.

Tourist information The small but obliging tourist office (Mon–Sat: summer 9am–
7pm; winter 9am–1.30pm & 2–6pm; 0924 46 251), which is often thronged with
visitors in summer, is on the roundabout near the entrance to the site.

Services Costa del Sole, Via Castore e Polluce 17 ( 0924 46 712 or 389 698
1058) rents out bikes (€10/half-day, €13/day).

ACCOMMODATION