San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo
Santu Vitu (Sicilian) | |
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| Comune di San Vito Lo Capo | |
San Vito Lo Capo Location of San Vito Lo Capo in Italy San Vito Lo Capo San Vito Lo Capo (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′N 12°45′E / 38.167°N 12.750°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Trapani (TP) |
| Frazioni | Castelluzzo, Macari |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Peraino |
| Area | |
• Total | 60.12 km2 (23.21 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017) | |
• Total | 4,690 |
| • Density | 78.0/km2 (202/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Sanvitesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 91010 |
| Dialing code | 0923 |
| Patron saint | St. Vitus |
| Saint day | June 15 |
| Website | Official website |
San Vito Lo Capo (Sicilian: Santu Vitu) is a town and comune (municipality) on the north-western coast of Sicily, Southern Italy. Administratively, it is included in the province of Trapani.
The town is particularly renowned for its coastline and its natural heritage. It borders the Zingaro Nature Reserve to the east. The local beach, known for its white sand, is a major tourist destination throughout Sicily and is considered one of Italy's most beautiful.