La Faranna

La Faranna is a swimming pool in Alcamo, Trapani, Sicily. Access is restricted and requires permission.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo and Arab fountain of Alcamo.

Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo

Museum

The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption is a 14th-century basilica in Alcamo, province of Trapani, Sicily, southern Italy. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary assumed into Heaven. Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta, Alcamo is situated 2 km west of La Faranna.

Arab fountain of Alcamo

Fountain

Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Arab fountain of Alcamo is very ancient, and is still functional: it was built during the period of the Arab domination of the town. It is located in the lower part of Alcamo, at about 300 metres from the Sanctuary of Madonna of Miracles. Arab fountain of Alcamo is situated 2 km west of La Faranna.

San Francesco d’Assisi, Alcamo

Church

Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

San Francesco d'Assisi is a 16th-century-style church dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, located in Alcamo, province of Trapani, Sicily, southern Italy. San Francesco d’Assisi, Alcamo is situated 1½ km west of La Faranna.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alcamo Marina and Balestrate.

Alcamo Marina

Photo: Daniele Pugliesi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Alcamo Marina is a seaside resort in Sicily in the territory of Alcamo. It is characterized by a lot of holiday houses, where thousands of people from Alcamo are hosted together with tourists, attracted by its golden beaches and from the possibility they have of visiting the nearby tourist resorts.

Balestrate

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Balestrate is a municipality of 6,500 people in Palermo Province, Sicily. Balestrate's population swells up to almost 30,000 during the summer season with vacationing Europeans and Italians from the colder climates seeking the warm water and sun.