Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Unfortunately, the modern village of Marinella di Selinunte hasn't retained any of its an-
cient predecessor's grandeur and beauty. Amid the profusion of shoddily constructed holi-
day accommodation, you'll find a largely uninspiring clutch of restaurants by the water-
front, along with a few tourist cafes around the archaeological site's car park. Below are a
couple of better options, one in town, the other further afield.
Lido Zabbara
( 0924 4 61 94; Via Pigafetta; buffet per person €12)
For tasty, reasonably priced food near the
temples, head straight for this low-key eatery on the beachfront. The outdoor terrace here
makes a delightful spot to enjoy grilled fish and the varied buffet of two dozen items, in-
cluding many salads and vegetables.
BUFFET
€
Da Vittorio
( 0925 7 83 81;
www.ristorantevittorio.it
; meals €28-45)
Travellers with their own vehicles should
consider driving 15km east of Selinunte to this venerable eatery on the Porto Palo beach-
front. In business for more than 45 years, Da Vittorio has earned a reputation as one of
western Sicily's best spots for fresh seafood. The front-row view of crashing breakers is
wonderful any time of day, but especially at sunset.
Rooms are available upstairs for anyone too stuffed to drive home (single €50 to €60,
double €80 to €90).
SEAFOOD
€€
Information
Azienda Provinciale di Turismo
( 0924 4 62 51; 8am-1pm & 2-6pm Mon-Sat)
On the roundabout just
outside Selinunte's main car park, this office supplies a photocopied map of the ruins with
multilingual text, plus bus timetables to Castelvetrano and points beyond, including Agri-
gento.
Getting There & Around
BUS
Autoservizi Salemi
( 0924 8 18 26;
www.autoservizisalemi.it
)
runs regular buses between Marinella
di Selinunte and Castelvetrano's train station (€2, 25 to 35 minutes, seven Monday to
Saturday, five Sunday), where you can make onward rail connections to Mazara, Marsala,
