During a 7 day stay in the Marsala-Stagnone Lagoon region, you can expect a soulful blend of eco-exploration, salt-inspired wellness, and cultural immersion - a journey that restores both body and spirit. Rooted in ancient traditions and surrounded by wind, water, and light, the landscape itself invites you to slow down and reconnect with the rhythms of nature and the places visited.

The Marsala salt wetlands, known as the Saline dello Stagnone, trace their origins back to Phoenician times, when settlers began harnessing Sicily’s sun and wind to extract salt from seawater. 

Expanded by the Romans and perfected during the Arab and Spanish rule, these salt pans became vital to Mediterranean trade. Over centuries, a delicate balance of human craft and natural forces shaped a unique landscape of mirror-like pools, windmills, and salt pans. 

Today, the wetlands are not only a living testimony to ancient salt-making traditions but also a protected ecosystem, supporting migratory birds like flamingos and serving as a model for ecological regeneration and cultural preservation.

Seasonal Highlight: Festa della Vendemmia - Marsala Wine Festival

When: 14-21 September 2025
Where: Historic cantinas, vineyards, and town squares of Marsala

If you plan your visit in early autumn, your journey will coincide with the Festa della Vendemmia, Marsala’s beloved grape harvest celebration. During this festive week:

• Grape-stomping and vineyard rituals animate the countryside

• Historic wineries open their doors for tastings of aged Marsala and native varietals

• Streets come alive with music, Sicilian food traditions, and artisan showcases

• The festival offers a rare window into the living culture behind one of Italy’s most iconic wines

Attending this event adds a festive and sensory dimension to the week - celebrating not just wine, but the centuries-old relationship between land, labour, and legacy.