Agrigento


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Agrigento

State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings

Agrigento has a very ancient history, its name is inextricably linked to the Valley of the Temples.
The city of Agrigento is a labyrinth of alleys and streets of Arab influence and testifies to its ancient past with ancient monuments.
Agrigento is the city that gave birth to Luigi Pirandello. The Strada degli Scrittori departs from Agrigento and allows you to discover the places most loved by Pirandello, Sciascia and Camilleri.
The city of Agrigento offers splendid beaches and the magnificent and famous white cliff of the Scala dei Turchi.

What is the best time to visit Agrigento?

Agrigento can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Agrigento during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Agrigento

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in AgrigentoClick here

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Agrigento. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Favara

Agrigento surroundings

Valle dei Templi

Agrigento surroundings

Porto Empedocle

Agrigento surroundings

Joppolo Giancaxio

Agrigento surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Agrigento

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