La Tonnara di Scopello, Sicily
Italy
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The real surprise comes later. Hidden within the cliffs, La Tonnara’s sea cave transforms into an atmospheric after dark location where music, cocktails and dancing continue just steps from the Mediterranean.
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What's So Special about La Tonnara di Scopello?
La Tonnara di Scopello | A Wedding Destination Unlike Anywhere Else in Sicily
Hidden within its own private bay on Sicily’s north western coastline, La Tonnara di Scopello is one of the island’s most iconic wedding venues. Once a working tuna fishery dating back centuries, the estate has been beautifully preserved, offering a setting where weathered stone buildings, sea facing terraces and historic courtyards sit against the backdrop of the Mediterranean and the famous Faraglioni sea stacks.
Accommodation is spread across 15 characterful apartments sleeping up to 55 guests, allowing your closest family and friends to stay on site and experience the destination together. Each apartment overlooks either the sea, the gardens or the historic fishing village, creating the feeling of a private coastal retreat reserved entirely for your celebration.
With capacity for up to 250 guests and a variety of ceremony and reception locations throughout the estate, La Tonnara di Scopello is perfectly suited to destination weddings that unfold over several days. Exchange vows overlooking the water, host aperitivo beside the bay, dine beneath the stars within the historic courtyard and dance long into the evening surrounded by centuries of Sicilian history.
What makes this place so special is its sense of authenticity. Unlike a purpose built wedding venue, La Tonnara di Scopello feels entirely rooted in its surroundings. The atmosphere is relaxed yet cinematic, historic yet effortlessly stylish, attracting couples who care as much about the experience as they do the setting itself.
For those dreaming of a wedding weekend that feels distinctly Sicilian, rich in character and impossible to replicate elsewhere, La Tonnara di Scopello is one of the most memorable places to gather your favourite people.
Price:ย POA
Nearest Airports: Tonnara di Scopello is conveniently located about 20+ minutes away from Trapani and Palmeroโs Falcone-Borsellino airports.
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finer details
Flight Duration
Approximately 3 hours
Currency
Euro
Language Spoken
Italian โ French and English are also widely spoken and understood.
Vaccinations
n/a
Transportation
Italy has plenty of public transport, from the trains to the metro in cities like Milan. The roads (and Italian drivers) are notoriously terrifying for foreigners so itโs often better to take a taxi than hire a car.
Public Holidays
Each town in Italy has its own patron saint and shuts down to celebrate the saintโs day each year (e.g. Rome is Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29th). Alongside Christmas and Easter, the other big religious festivals are Epiphany (6th January) and All Saints Day (1st November). All of Italy celebrates Labour Day (1st May) and also Liberation Day (April 25th).
Good Time to Go
Late April - Mid October
good to know
June is recognised as the month of Juno, the Roman Goddess of Marriage.
location & details
Address
Largo Tonnara, 91014 Scopello TP, Italy
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