A tourist town overlooking a unique sea
Balestrate, the ancient Sicciara, is a Sicilian municipality of 6,000 inhabitants located at the top of a promontory overlooking the enchanting Gulf of Castellammare.
There are numerous free beaches of fine, golden sand, as well as areas with lidos equipped for maximum comfort, which on warm, starry summer evenings offer nighttime entertainment with discos and bars by the sea. The Corso offers numerous stores for shopping and countless restaurants and bars, as well as typical rotisseries where you can enjoy the most famous delicacies of Palermo's cuisine. Come and taste specialties such as pane e panelle, panini con la milza, arancine, sfincioni and much more...
Not to mention the pastry shop with sweets such as Sicilian cassata, pignolata, fabulous cannoli with delicious fresh ricotta and crispy wafer; and even the renowned ice creams and fabulous lemon granitas typical of these places. The main square is an always lively and welcoming gathering place. In summer especially, entertainment shows are held for young and old alike.
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