Sciacca
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Sciacca. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Sciacca.
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Sciacca is a picturesque town located on a hilly terrace that plunges into the sea.
Sciacca is the city of spas being the oldest spa in Sicily: it was born in the 5th century BC. as a spa in nearby Selinunte.
Sciacca is a place rich in history and architecture: it passed under the Arab domination from 840, then the Normans and finally the Bourbons.
Sciacca is renowned for its splendid golden sandy beaches and for its picturesque harbor .
Sciacca is known for its Carnival and for ceramics, the pride of artisanal production.
Events
2023 Maj 20,21,27,28
June 29
June 29
September
What to see
Attractions to see in Sciacca
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Sciacca
Places of "Seduced and abandoned" - Sciacca
The film "Seduced and abandoned" was almost entirely shot in the city of Sciacca.
Antinna a Mari in Sciacca
Antinna a Mari, also known as Ntinna a Mari, is a traditional Sicilian game that takes place every year in Sciacca.
"Dracunara" of Sciacca
There is a tradition in Sciacca of keeping a scythe in the fishermen's boats as a sign of good wishes.
Icaro and Mount Kronio
There is a version of the myth that it was not the sun that melted Icarus' wax wings but the vapors of Mount Kronio.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sciacca. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Sambuca di Sicilia
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Menfi
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Caltabellotta
Agrigento surroundings
Ribera
Agrigento surroundings
Santa Margherita di Belice
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Burgio
Agrigento surroundings