Scopello, Trapani
Scopello | |
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Panorama of Scopello | |
Scopello Location of Scopello in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 38°04′13″N 12°49′05″E / 38.07028°N 12.81806°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
| Comune | Castellammare del Golfo |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 118 |
| Demonym | Scopellesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 90014 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0924 |
Scopello is a coastal village in the municipality of Castellammare del Golfo, in the province of Trapani, Sicily, Southern Italy. It is located on the north-western coast of the Sicilian island.
The village stands in an area inhabited by man since the Mesolithic. The ancient Greeks colonized the place and made it a trading settlement. The seaside borough as it appears today dates back to the 17th century.
Scopello has become a major tourist destination in the region for its natural heritage, which includes its famous sea stacks and a section of the Zingaro nature reserve. It is also known for its 13th-century tuna fishery, one of the oldest in Sicily.