The Stagnone salt flats are one of the most iconic landscapes in Sicily: expanses of pink-hued water, white windmills and mounds of salt glittering in the sun. This 45-minute guided tour takes you inside the salt flat, telling you about the salt production processes — from evaporation to harvesting — intertwined with the historical and architectural gems that shaped the birth of this extraordinary place.
A tour that combines breathtaking views and underwater archaeology: during the 90-minute navigation through the waters of the Stagnone Lagoon you will discover the legendary Phoenician-Punic submerged road, a paved path over 2,600 years old that once connected the island of Mozia to the mainland.
At the end of the tour, if you wish, you can disembark on the island of Mozia to explore the museum and archaeological areas further (optional, with separate entrance ticket).
How it works:
Step on board and let the Stagnone Lagoon carry you back in time. In just 30 minutes you will reach the island of Mozia, one of the most extraordinary Phoenician sites in the Mediterranean, nestled among crystal-clear waters and ancient silences.
Awaiting you are the famous Youth in a tunic from the 4th century BC, the archaeological areas and a museum capable of telling millennia of history. A must-see stop for those who love archaeology, nature and the authentic beauty of western Sicily.
You will discover the hidden side of Marsala; the part created by the quarrymen during the extraction process.
It is a town with a unique architectural character, formed by limestone pinnacles rising from the depths of the quarry and a succession of majestic walls and cliffs that make the landscape very similar to the Grand Canyon.