Shopping in Trapani - authentic goods, best outlets, malls and boutiques

Trapani is not the largest of the Sicilian cities. Therefore, if you want to buy high-quality clothing and shoes from the world's leading brands, you should go to Palermo for a couple of days or find time to visit continental Italy. Of course, there are shops with goods from famous brands and local fashion designers like Giovanni Campo Abbigliamento Uomo here. But in general, the assortment of branded cosmetics, perfumes, and wardrobe items is small in Trapani. But you can buy souvenirs or Sicilian delicacies in a variety of outlets here.

You can try to buy some fish or seafood and contact the nearest restaurant to prepare it there according to your preferences. You should visit the small Mercato del Pesce di Trapani market for this. This place is very colorful. It is not a tourist destination. Residents buy goods here mostly. So you can come to the market just to stare and feel the atmosphere of the coastal fishing town that Trapani was centuries ago.

Do you want to buy an inexpensive but pleasant and delicious souvenir? You should pay attention to local sweets. You can buy traditional macaroons, candied fruits, Torrone (nougat with nuts and fruit), pistachio cream, regular chocolate bars, and more at Da Peppino-Re Delle Caramelle. You should also buy some marzipan fruit here. They are called Frutta Martorana. These are fruits made from marzipan with such care that it is difficult to distinguish them from the real ones. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Dried tomatoes will be a very unusual purchase. The locals love this treat. They are eaten as an independent snack or added to pasta and sauces. This dish is unusual for a European. But it's delicious. Hard cheeses like Pecorino, Ficu, or Ragusano will be a good purchase. If you plan a long flight, you should think well about the feasibility of purchasing ricotta. This type of cheese can go bad on the road. A bottle or two of olive oil will be a good purchase. You can buy it in supermarkets. Special gift bottles are often sold there. You can also buy olive oil from sellers who make this product themselves. Please note that the lower the acidity of the oil, the higher the quality.

You should find time and money to look for good local wine. In general, its range is large here. Several dozen types of wine are sold even in a small store. You can find about a hundred types of wine in the supermarket. You can also buy wine from private winemakers. Buying dessert wines like Nero d'Avola Marsala and Moscato would be a good option. However, table wines are also characterized by good quality. You should also pay attention to local liqueurs. You can buy a pack or two of local pistachios or go to the market for spices. Spices are also sold packaged in supermarkets. But this option will cost a little more.

If you like bright painted ceramics you should visit the small shop Perrone Michele. You can find everything here – from small hand-made magnets with good wishes to bright octopuses or sets painted in blue, yellow, and white colors. Souvenir figurines of the island's inhabitants, past and present, city buildings, plants, and animals are also sold here. You can also buy all sorts of souvenirs from the frozen lava in Trapani – from candlesticks and incense burners to stylized figures of mythological plants and animals.

You can delight fans of exotic things with souvenir Sicilian musical instruments like Maranzano or Tamburello. Maranzano is a metal Jew's harp. It is used by local folk groups even today. Tamburello is a local variation of the tambourine. It is usually painted with images of the city or pictures of the everyday life of the inhabitants of Trapani in previous years. You can also buy a flat Coppola cap borrowed from British immigrants. It has become a true symbol of Sicily. You can also buy a regular t-shirt or a shirt with city views in a store like Petit Bateau & Tuc Tuc Store.

You should visit Coral Point. You can find thousands of different products made using red coral in this store. Jewelry made from it is not only very beautiful but also has protective properties. The locals think so. If you do not want to buy earrings or necklaces you can choose ceramics with biblical drawings decorated with coral. You can also buy local puppet knights. They were used by island theatergoers to illustrate the campaigns of Charlemagne in the Middle Ages. They will be a good gift for both children and adults today.