San Vito Lo Capo

San Vito Lo Capo
Comune
Comune di San Vito Lo Capo
San Vito Lo Capo

Location of San Vito Lo Capo in Italy

Coordinates: 38°10′N 12°45′E / 38.167°N 12.750°ECoordinates: 38°10′N 12°45′E / 38.167°N 12.750°E
Country Italy
Region Sicily Sicily
Province Trapani (TP)
Frazioni Castelluzzo, Macari
Government
 • Mayor Matteo Rizzo (since May, 2008)
Area
 • Total 59 km2 (23 sq mi)
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Population (December 31, 2004)
 • Total 3,914
 • Density 66/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym Sanvitesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 91010
Dialing code 0923
Patron saint St. Vitus
Saint day June 15
Website Official website

San Vito Lo Capo (Sicilian: San Vitu) is a town and comune in North-Western Sicily, Italy, administratively part of the province of Trapani. It has 3,914 inhabitants as of 2004. The small town is located in a valley between spectacular mountains, and is home to a public beach popular with local vacationers. The town's primary industries are tourism and agriculture, particularly olive groves owned by small farmers.

The town's eastern border is provided by a small range of mountains, the northernmost of which is peaked by a large cross visible from the public beach below. The mountain is popular with local climbers, and a logbook is provided at the cross for climbers to record their adventures. The mountain is also home to numerous caves, most of which are inaccessible without professional climbing gear. A particular cave, accessible by foot at the southern base of the mountain, was named "Caverna della Capra Guasto," or "Cave of the Dead Goat" by explorers Christian D'Angelo and William Spears. The adventurers famously explored the cave's interior using only a camera flash for light, and provide the first historical record of the cave's penetration by humans.

San Vito lo Capo is home to many small eateries targeting the beachgoing market; of those the most well-known is the historical Cafe Europa, famous for its specialty, the Panini con Panelle.

To the south, there is the Riserva naturale dello Zingaro.

Events

Since 1998, the town hosts the "Cous Cous Fest, international festival of culture and gastronomy of the Mediterranean. A race of international cuisine couscous engaging chefs from eight countries: Côte d'Ivoire, France, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Senegal and Tunisia, which are addressed by proposing the couscous cooked in accordance with its gastronomic tradition.

In the month of May along the beautiful beach makes into the International Kite Festival In July,Summer Music Festivalmusic and youth to the forefront of entertainment. The Summer Music Festival, born on the sly for the sacrifices and the willingness of young people, soared and now risen to national dignity, has managed to convey in past editions tips about 70,000 admissions.

Event free and open to the public, featuring sounds and atmosphere of the summer, is a mix of music, fun and sound extravaganza.

More than 110,000 admissions in 2010, an increase in tourism / hospitality room during the event 500%.

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