By plane
Marsala is connected to Trapani-Birgi Airport (15 km from the center).
From here there are direct buses (Autoservizi Salemi or AST) with frequent runs, starting at about €2, and travel times of 30-40 minutes.
Those arriving by car can take the Trapani-Marsala expressway.
By train
Marsala station is located in the city center, along the Trapani-Castelvetrano-Piraineto line.
From the Mozia-Birgi stop (near the airport) it takes just over 10 minutes.
The station is accessible, with a waiting room, ticket office, and connections to city buses.
By bus
Regular connections to Trapani, Palermo and the airport.
Terminus at Viale Amerigo Fazio, a 10- to 15-minute walk from the center.
Guaranteed runs by Autoservizi Salemi and AST, also on holidays.
By car
From Palermo it takes about 1 h 20 via A29.
From Trapani in less than 30 minutes.
Public parking is available in the city, including near Porta Garibaldi, convenient for Insolito Marsala events.
Where to stay.
Marsala offers several accommodation options: hotels, B&Bs, farmhouses, historic homes and wine resorts.
During Insolito Marsala, some operators in the area will offer customized packages for those participating in the program.
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Logistical Info.
The events take place between the historic center, wineries, wine bars and other places in the city.
The best way to get around is on foot.
Comfortable shoes recommended.
Some activities are limited in number or by reservation: check the schedule ahead of time.
The Academy and training workshops are free admission, but with reservations
required: places are limited and we want to ensure the quality of the experience.
Conferences, talks and public meetings are accessible without a ticket, except for some specific sessions
that require registration.
Thematic dinners, tastings and special events, on the other hand, are ticketed.
All activities can be booked through Eventbrite.
Yes. Unusual Marsala is open to everyone: operators, students, enthusiasts, curious travelers.
You can participate in tastings: from guided ones featuring Marsala wines and the great Italian consortia, to more experimental ones curated by the Future Cooking Lab. You can dine at restaurants participating in the Marsala Insolito Menù, where each chef interprets an ingredient or inspiration related to the project in his or her own way. You can visit the Insolito Lounge each day to taste sensory creations and have coffee with the guest of the day. You can attend talks and conferences, explore cocktails on the Safari Mixology Tour, and discover the visual works and installations of Marsala Colorata. And of course you can follow it all online, too, through our social channels.
All real-time updates will be on the official social channels: Instagram and Facebook. You'll find schedule changes, extra content and live stories there.
Access Eventbrite from links on the site and in social posts. Some activities have limited seating: best to book early
Yes. The main spaces are accessible and the program is designed to accommodate different audiences. For special needs, you can write to us at [email protected]
Yes. A complete program with locations, times, formats and protagonists of each activity will be published on the website. Venues participating in the Marsala Insolito Menù will also be marked with a dedicated, continuously updated map promoted through our social channels and information points.
