ONE of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean will soon be getting new flights from just £14.99.
There’s a reason Sicily, Italy, is dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’, with its soft sand beaches, clear waters and warm climate.
And now, one city on the island – referred to as the ‘city on two seas’ due to its centre sitting on a peninsula with the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south and west – will be getting new flights from Bournemouth Airport.
Ryanair will launch new flights to Trapani in Sicily from the end of March.
The first flight from Bournemouth Airport to Trapani will take off on March 31, costing £60.59 each way.
Though, if you wait a bit, the fares get cheaper – for example, you could fly on April 7 for £14.99 one-way.
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Sun Travel found that the airline will be flying to the Sicilian destination twice a week, with one flight on Tuesdays and another on Saturdays.
Trapani sits on the west coast of Sicily and is well-known for its historic old town and harbour.
Throughout the city visitors can explore Baroque architecture, especially in the old town, Centro Storico.
Here you will find a maze of narrow alleyways that you would expect of any charming old town, but what makes it particularly special is Corso Vittorio Emanuele.
This is the main street in the old town and is home to unique pottery shops where you might even catch the store owners painting the ceramics.
It’s on this street that you will also find the city’s cathedral, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo.
Don’t miss Piazza Mercato either, a sprawling square which used to be the home of the city’s main fish market for over a century.
There are a lot of famous landmarks in the city too, such as Torre di Ligny which was a watchtower and is now a museum.
You can also see the Saline di Trapani salt pans, which is a protected nature reserve.
In total, the pans span across 2,400 acres and dates back to the 12th century when they were used to harvest sea salt.
If you prefer the beach, you can visit Spiaggia delle Mura di Tramontana, which has the “clearest water in Sicily” according to one visitor.
Along the beach is the old Spanish wall, which you can walk along – providing a great spot to catch the Italian sunset.
If you happen to visit the city during Easter, look out for the Processione dei Misteri, which is a famous, 24-hour long religious event that dates back to the 17th century.
There are plenty of places to stay in Trapani, including the four-star Hotel Punta Tipa which overlooks the beach and costs from £73 a night.
If you want to have access to a spa during your stay, then head to Palazzo Gatto Art Hotel and Spa, costing from £127 per night.
When exploring Trapani, you can expect to pay around €50 (£43.58) for a three-course meal for two people and if you add a beer, that will set you back an additional €3.75 (£3.27).
The city is just an hour by car from Palermo as well, if you wanted to spend more time exploring Sicily.
The new flights are one of 20 new routes that have been announced for this summer from Bournemouth Airport.
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