Located by the Mediterranean coast of Sicily, Marinella di Selinunte is a hamlet of Castelvetrano, a municipality in the Province of Trapani. The village was founded at the end of the 19th century and grew, due to its position by the coast, during the second half of the 20th century. Today it is a tourist and seaside resort.
It is located near the archaeological area of Selinunte, a rich and extensive ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia funded in the seventh century BC. The stunning remains of the temples and of the ancient city represent the main attraction of the area, which is famous for the production of olive oil and ancient wheats.
A few steps away from the Archaeological Park, the Nature Reserve of Foce del Fiume Belice offers a unique natural environment characterized by many dunes and beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see.
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The Phoenicians’ Route is a Non-Profit Association carrying out its activities through an International Network aimed at the:
- Improvement of knowledge and dissemination of memory, history and European heritage linked to the Mediterranean, to ancient civilizations and intercultural dialogue.
- Promotion of Mediterranean culture and intercultural dialogue in Mediterranean regions and countries, their tangible and intangible historical heritage, landscapes, and environment.
- Promotion of sustainable and responsible cultural tourism activities through, among other things, the enhancement of identity and creativity.
- Promotion of the International Network of the Phoenicians’ Route as well as the program, activities, and values of the Council of Europe.
- Organization of research activities related to tourism and culture, to sustainable local development and the increase in the connected labour market, including the growth of new generations.
- Promotion and support to the protection of cultural landscapes and traditions related to Mediterranean culture to preserve them as a common heritage of countries and regions.
What you will do as an intern?
In collaboration with the Phoenicians’ Route and the Archaeological Park of Selinunte, you will have the chance to explore the cultural tourism management strategies and its connections to the territory and the community it refers to. A closer look at the tourism flows and at the analysis of visitors of lesser-known destinations.
