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Marsala vs Trapani

We are planning a 15 day trip to Sicily in late May, flying into Palermo and staying the first 4 nights in Cefalu. From there, we are starting the Sicily loop and looking for suggestions to stay in or near Marsala or Trapani for 3 nights. We want to make a day trip to Mazara del Vallo to look for the home that my mother grew up in.

From here, we'll take the train and stay another 4 nights or so in Seracusa, then on to Taormina for the remaining 5 nights, flying out of Catania.

First, any suggestions for Marsala vs Trapani ?

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First suggestion: stay out of Trapani! I would choose Marsala hands down.

Search for agriturismos in the area - I'm sure that you'll find one that will suit your taste and budget. There are some very nice ones that way. Edited to add: you would find a car very useful for touring Sicily.

Also consider a daytrip to Erice, while in this region.

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I would stay in Marsala and also spend a night in Erice. Its a great place to visit.

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Baglio Oneto hotel on the Trapani/Marsala line. Nice place, good rates and nice views. Not sure why anyone would say stay out of Trapani but we enjoyed it. With 2 days you should be able to do both no problem.