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.


Sciacca

Tiberio Frascari - CC2.0

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


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

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 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

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