36 Underrated Cruise Ports Around the World to Explore in 2025

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Akanksha Sharma
May 30, 2025

33. Trapani, Sicily: Salt Flats and Seaside Flair

Burgio Barons of Sirinda Palace, XVI century, Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Ambra75

Trapani is where Sicilian salt meets sea. This underrated port town sits between two seas and offers ancient history, pastel architecture, and long-standing salt pans shimmering just outside town. Hop a cable car to medieval Erice for cobbled lanes and panoramic views, or ferry to the Egadi Islands for turquoise water and unspoiled coves. Trapani’s seafood couscous—blending Arab and Italian flavors—is legendary. For travelers craving a cruise stop with grit, grace, and gorgeous coastlines, Trapani delivers.

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