# Things to see in Alcamo (Italy): 20 places and when to go

> Alcamo is a town in Italy, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (6), Nature (4). The best known are Segesta, Gulf of Castellammare and Castle of the Counts of Modica. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/alcamo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 37.9812, 12.9671
- **Places:** 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (7) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montana/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gastronomia/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** CTA Catania, 193 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Monte Inici, at 1,064 m.

## What to see in Alcamo

The places in and around Alcamo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Segesta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sitio-arqueologico-de-segesta/): Ancient city · 12 km
- [Gulf of Castellammare](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/golfo-de-castellammare/): Body of water · 15 km
- [Castle of the Counts of Modica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-dei-conti-di-modica/): Castle in Alcamo, Italy · 183 m
- [Calatubo Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-calatubo/): Castle in Alcamo, Italy · 4.1 km
- [Mount Bonifato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-bonifato/): Mountain in Italy · 3.0 km
- [Monte Inici](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-inici/): Mountain in Italy · 9.7 km
- [Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-di-maria-santissima-assunta/): Church building in Alcamo, Italy · 130 m
- [Doric temple of Segesta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/templo-dorico-de-segesta/): Ruins · 13 km
- [San Francesco d'Assisi, Alcamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-san-francesco-d-assisi/): Church in Alcamo, Italy · 139 m
- [Roman furnaces in Alcamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/roman-furnaces-in-alcamo/): Archaeological site in Province of Trapani, Italy · 6.9 km
- [Sanctuary of Madonna del Ponte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-madonna-del-ponte/): Church building in Partinico, Italy · 8.8 km
- [Chiesa di Sant'Antonio di Padova](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-sant-antonio-di-padova/): Church building in Castellammare del Golfo, Italy · 9.0 km
- [Nature Reserve Bosco di Alcamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/riserva-naturale-bosco-di-alcamo/): Protected area in Italy (EUAP0371) · 3.1 km
- [Castello Eufemio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-eufemio/): Castle in Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy · 12 km
- [Chiesa della Madonna del Rosario (Castellammare del Golfo)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-della-madonna-del-rosario/): Church building in Castellammare del Golfo, Italy · 9.2 km
- [Tonnara of Scopello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tonnara-di-scopello/): History · 16 km
- [Acquapark Monreale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/acquapark-monreale/): With kids · 27 km
- [Cantina Badalà](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cantina-badala/): Winery · 11 km
- [Kaggera socetà cooperativa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/kaggera-soceta-cooperativa/): Winery · 11 km
- [Polle del Crimiso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/polle-del-crimiso/): Hot spring bath · 6.5 km

## When to go to Alcamo

The best time to visit Alcamo is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 39 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 35 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 59 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 37 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 23 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 28 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 59 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 54 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 23 |

In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Alcamo

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 193 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.9812%2C12.9671)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.9812%2C12.9671)

## Other towns nearby

- [San Giuseppe Jato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/san-giuseppe-jato/): 13 places · 20 km
- [Partanna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/partanna/): 11 places · 28 km
- [Erice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/erice/): 18 places · 34 km
- [Palermo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palermo/): 108 places · 37 km
- [Sambuca di Sicilia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sambuca-di-sicilia/): 13 places · 39 km
- [Marsala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/marsala/): 28 places · 50 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Alcamo?

The best known: [Segesta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sitio-arqueologico-de-segesta/), [Gulf of Castellammare](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/golfo-de-castellammare/), [Castle of the Counts of Modica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-dei-conti-di-modica/), [Calatubo Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-calatubo/), [Mount Bonifato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-bonifato/). In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Alcamo?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.

### How do you get to Alcamo?

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 193 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.9812%2C12.9671) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Alcamo as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).