San Vito Lo Capo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Vito Lo Capo showing street scenes
San Vito Lo Capo featuring markets and street scenes as well as a small group of people
San Vito Lo Capo featuring a coastal town, swimming and general coastal views
San Vito Lo Capo showing street scenes and flowers
San Vito Lo Capo featuring a house and street scenes

With its white sandy beaches, nature reserves, wildlife and relaxed feel, this pretty town at the northern tip of Sicily is a great place to unwind.   

The crowning jewel of San Vito Lo Capo is the pristine 2-mile (3-kilometre) beach that curves its way around the bay in front of the town. Away from the water, there is a historic church and beautiful countryside to explore.

Go to the beach and relax on the soft, fine sand. Get out on the water on a sailing boat, canoe or windsurfing board. They can be rented at the harbour at the end of the beach. Several diving schools operate from here and organise trips and lessons for novice and experienced divers. 

Go for a stroll to the lighthouse at the tip of the gulf. The building is a symbol of the town and has changed little since its founding in 1854.

Stretch your legs still further by exploring the two nature reserves that border San Vito Lo Capo. Hike the network of paths through the Zingaro Nature Reserve along the eastern side of the Capo San Vito peninsula. Look out for such animals as eagles, owls, porcupines, vipers and horned snakes. At the Monte Cofano Reserve to the west of the town, find small secluded coves, caves that once sheltered prehistoric peoples and a 16th-century watchtower. There is also a long path for hiking and mountain biking.

When you come back to San Vito Lo Capo, walk through the narrow lanes of whitewashed houses to find St. Vito Sanctuary. The church's origins lie in the fourth century when it was a small chapel dedicated to St. Vitus who was a Sicilian born martyr. Subsequent reconstructions gave it a fortress-like appearance to protect it from pirate attacks. 

End your day in San Vito Lo Capo enjoying the fantastic food on offer in various waterfront restaurants. Try local specialties such as fish couscous and Pani Cunzatu. This is fresh bread stuffed with cheese, tomatoes and anchovies.   

Reach San Vito Lo Capo by driving along the scenic road that connects it to Palermo and Trapani. Alternatively, use the regular bus service from both these cities.

San Vito Resort & Spa

San Vito Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Via Piersanti Mattarella, 2/4, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
The price is ₹23,994 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹23,994
₹26,991 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo Beach and Zingaro ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"The San Vito resort was spectacular. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating. The resort is new and well-maintained. It was very convenient to have a parking garage located below the hotel. We enjoyed being accessible to the beach. It was only a few steps away. There are tons of restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

San Vito Resort & Spa
Cala dell'Arena

Cala dell'Arena

3 out of 5
Baglio Fontanotti - Contrada Makari, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,884 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹10,884
₹12,372 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Zingaro ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
"This is a gorgeous property. However, it has no eating amenities other than breakfast, which was very good. No railing on pool stairs. But it was worth it!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Cala dell'Arena
HOTIDAY Room Collection - San Vito Lo Capo

HOTIDAY Room Collection - San Vito Lo Capo

4 out of 5
Via Eboli, 33, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
The price is ₹14,377 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹14,377
₹16,412 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo Beach and Zingaro Nature ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"God service och vacker utsikt"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

HOTIDAY Room Collection - San Vito Lo Capo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villaggio Cala Mancina

Villaggio Cala Mancina

4 out of 5
Via Eboli, 31, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo ...
7.8/10 Good! (241 reviews)
"Very convenient location walking distance to the beach,Main Street with all the restaurants. Room was good for what we needed. Checkin was good and quick."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Villaggio Cala Mancina
Boa Vista

Boa Vista

Via La Piana 32, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
Stay at this beach holiday home in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 beach bars and a free beach shuttle. Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo Beach and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (19 reviews)
"Very nice 2 bedroom unit."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Boa Vista
Camping La Pineta

Camping La Pineta

4 out of 5
Via Del Secco 90, San Vito Lo Capo, TP
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly campsite in San Vito Lo Capo. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Popular attractions San Vito Lo Capo Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (88 reviews)
"The staff was nice, atmosphere too. We were a family of 4, the room was extremely small so small that we decided to leave after the first night, very expensive for what it is. I feel like they have been taking advantage of us."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Camping La Pineta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Vito Lo Capo

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love San Vito so much to choice of restaurants snf bars

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We thought SAN Vito lo Capo was uninteresting as a town. It felt like a seaside town with a selection of restaurants. Also it is not ideal to be based there if you want to travel anywhere else as it is quite a distance from places of interest.

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