(Translated by Google) Mozia, also called Mothia or Motya is a small town founded by the Phoenicians on the small island of San Panteo which is located inside the Stagnone di Marsala. The island is located in front of the west coast of Sicily, between the Isola Grande and the mainland. The place belongs to the Whitaker Foundation and the museum of the same name is also worth visiting. It can be reached by boat at the entrance to the stagnone and the shallow water allows you to take a peaceful bath. (Original) Mozia, anche detta Mothia o Motya è una piccola cittadina fondata dai fenici sulla piccola isola di San Panteo che si trova all'interno dello Stagnone si Marsala. L'isola si trova di fronte alla costa occidentale della Sicilia, tra lIsola Grande e la terraferma. Luogo appartiene alla Fondazione Whitaker e da visitare c'è anche il museo omonimo. Ci si arriva con un battello all'ingresso dello stagnone e l'acqua bassa consente di fare dei placidi bagni.

(Translated by Google) From Marsala with the landing stage we reached the island of Mozia. The island can be covered on foot in just over two hours. You walk surrounded by very well-kept vineyards and olive groves that frame the archaeological finds that are part of a Phoenician settlement. The Whitaker museum completes the visit to the island with the artifacts found during the excavations and the statue of the young man of Mozia. There is a refreshment point and a green area where you can stop for a picnic. I recommend a hat and lots of water for the summer months. (Original) Da Marsala con l' imbarcadero abbiamo raggiunto l' isola di Mozia. L' isola è percorribile a piedi in poco più di due ore . Si cammina circondati da vigneti e oliveti molto ben curati che fanno da cornice ai reperti archeologici facenti parte di un insediamento fenicio. Il museo Whitaker completa la visita all' isola con i reperti rinvenuti durante gli scavi e la statua del giovinetto di Mozia. C'è un punto di ristoro e un area verde dove si può sostare per un pic nic. Consiglio cappello e tanta acqua per i mesi estivi.

(Translated by Google) Enchanting place full of history. A true earthly paradise with plants of all kinds. The aloes in bloom are beautiful. I recommend visiting the island and the museum with the guide Virginia Aloisi, a true lover of her land. He thrilled us for two hours with the history of the different civilizations that landed in Sicily. He moved us with anecdotes, stories and many beautiful words. Thanks Virginia for the memory you leave us of this beautiful land! (Original) Luogo incantevole ricco di storia. Un vero paradiso terrestre con piante di ogni genere. Bellissime le aloe fiorite. Consiglio la visita dell'isola e del museo con la guida Virginia Aloisi, una vera amante della propria terra. Ci ha emozionato per due ore con la storia delle differenti civiltà approdate in Sicilia. Ci ha commosso con aneddoti, racconti e tante belle parole. Grazie Virginia del ricordo che ci lasci di questa terra bellissima!

Only come if you're here for a very long time and want to see everything, there are much nicer places in Sicily Quite impractical to visit, rip off in comparison to any other historic site in Sicily and infested with mosquitos. The historic background is super important but poorly shown, often only in Italian on barely readable boards.

It was nice to see but you could do so much more with it. If you have only limited time I would skip.

(Translated by Google) I do not put five stars because I did not like the organization of the route to be made on the island, although we had the map it was not clear where to go, too many beaten paths and lack of signage. Despite this the island is very beautiful to visit! If you are near Marsala go there! To get there it is very simple, just go to one of the salt pans and take the boat that takes you (round trip) to the island with € 10. NB: bring water and food as the bar on the island is expensive and the staff is poorly organized. (Original) Non metto cinque stelle perché non mi è piaciuta l'organizzazione del percorso da effettuare sull'isola, nonostante avessimo la mappa non si capiva dove si dovesse andare, troppi percorsi battuti e mancanza di segnaletica. Nonostante ciò l'isola è molto bella da visitare! Se si è nei paraggi di Marsala andateci! Per arrivarci è molto semplice, basta recarsi ad una delle saline e prendere l'imbarcazione che con 10€ vi porta (andata e ritorno) sull'isola. NB: portatevi acqua e cibo perché il bar sull'isola è costoso e il personale è poco organizzato.

Great location for different perspective of Phoenicians in Sicilia.

History since 800 bc. Museum and walking tour.

Very informative and historical. I loved the whole experience

Wonderful museum surrounded by Punic digs.....

Beautiful place, well preserved and taken care of

Very nice mix of nature and ruins. Nice and comfortable ferry with a very cheap price. Strongly recommended.

(Translated by Google) Bellaaaa .. visit the archaeological museum, its history, very interesting. A small stop to do, even for a mini vacation. (Original) Bellaaaa.. visitare il museo archeologico , la sua storia, molto interessante. Una piccola tappa da fare , anche per una mini vacanza.

We traveled as a couple as part of a tour of about 25 people, guided by a senior former archeologist hired by our group. He gave a fantastic tour of the archeological sites, including an active excavation. He also gave us a very nice tour of the museum. What a treat!

You will need to take a short boat ride to get there. Lots of excavations going on and the museum there houses all the artifacts found on the island.

Great and the boat too thanks to Franco!!