North Sicily

Agrigento

The highlight of Agrigento is the incredible Valley of the Temples, but the town itself has a lovely old centre with some pretty buildings and good restaurants.

Things to See

If you can tear yourself away from relaxing at your villa, there are many lovely things to see!

Agrigento Cathedral

The cathedral in Agrigento – dedicated to Saint Gerlando – is a mix of architectural styles, including Norman and Gothic, and is worth a visit due to its rich collection...

Valley of the Temples

Evocative ruins of several ancient Greek temples lie on a plateau between Agrigento and the sparkling sea. A must for lovers of history.

Santa Maria dei Greci

This ancient church corresponds to the format of a Greek temple. The current building dates back to the 12th century and has a simple style with a beautiful wooden...

Kolymbetra Garden

Beautiful gardens at the end of the Valley of the Temples. Fantastic flora, fauna and ancient monuments. Especially charming due to its fruit trees.

Test debora

Did you know?

Discover more about the town's past and present!

Akragas

Agrigento was founded by Greek colonists and was originally named Akragas.

Largest Archaeology Park

The Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeology park in the world: it is over 1000 hectares!

Pirandello – Nobel Prize

Luigi Pirandello – an Agrigento native – won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1934.

Empedocles

Empedocles, the Greek philosopher, was born and raised in ancient Agrigento!

Things to do

A few hints as to how to pass the time with fun activities.

Favara

Favara is a small town outside of Agrigento with a quirky artistic atmosphere. Visit for a unique insight into contemporary Sicilian art.

Regional Archaeology Museum

One of the most important archaeology museum in Sicily, holding a vast collection of artefacts found in the local area.

San Leone

Take a trip to the coast! San Leone is a charming seaside village, just below Agrigento. Spend some time on the sandy beach!

Aperitivo

An evening aperitivo is a must in Sicily, and Agrigento has a few fun bars that offer a good selection of wines and cocktails. Join the locals and relax in the evening!

Don't miss

A few things that we love – don't miss these during your time in Sicily!

Scala dei Turchi

An unforgettable beach: white cliffs descend gently into the sea. Pack a picnic and spend the day here. Don't forget your sunglasses as the cliffs can be dazzling!

Almond Blossom

Visit Agrigento in early March and enjoy a magical experience at the Almond Blossom Festival. There's music, folkloristic art and beautiful scenes at the Valley of the Temples.

Watersports

There are several places on the coast near Agrigento that offer watersports. If you love this type of activity, give it a go in Sicily!

Via Atenea

The main street in Agrigento has a good range of shops. Take a stroll, surrounded by locals out doing their daily business.

Brucoli

A pretty seaside town, with a few bars and restaurants and a wonderfully relaxing holiday vibe. The views over towards Etna are incredible.

Find your way around

Wondering where everything is? Here's some help!

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