Erice is located on top of Mount Erice, at around 750m above sea level, overlooking the city of
Trapani, the low western coast towards
Marsala, the dramatic Punta del Saraceno and Capo San Vito to the north-east, and the
Aegadian Islands on Sicily's north-western coast, providing spectacular views.
The bordering municipalities are
Buseto Palizzolo,
Paceco,
Trapani,
Valderice and
Custonaci. The hamlets (
frazioni) are Ballata, Casa Santa, Crocefissello,
Napola, Pizzolungo, Rigaletta, San Cusumano and Torretta.
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