Agrigento (Province), Italy

Agrigento (Province) Italy

Set along the sun-soaked southern coast of Sicily, Agrigento Province combines ancient heritage with rugged Mediterranean scenery. Its capital, Agrigento town, sits on a hill overlooking the sea, with a tangle of narrow lanes, Baroque churches, and viewpoints across rolling valleys and the glittering shoreline. Beyond the town and cities, you’ll find olive groves, vineyards, and small villages where traditional Sicilian life still sets the rhythm. The star attraction is the breathtaking Valley of the Temples, one of the Mediterranean’s most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, remarkably preserved Greek temples such as the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Juno rise above a backdrop of almond trees and the sea. Go early in the morning or at sunset to dodge the worst of the heat and the crowds, and think about taking a guided tour to bring the ruins and their legends to life. Agrigento Province also delivers dramatic coastal scenery. The Scala dei Turchi, a dazzling white limestone cliff carved into natural steps, is a favourite spot for photos and sunset strolls. Nearby beaches, including those around San Leone or within the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve, offer golden sand, clear water, and a more laid-back feel than Sicily’s busier resort towns. Food and wine are central to any visit. Local cooking highlights fresh seafood, generous pasta dishes, and sweets like cannoli and cassata, often paired with a glass of Sicilian wine from nearby vineyards. Evenings are best spent lingering over dinner in a family-run trattoria, then wandering through softly lit historic streets or along the seafront, soaking up the timeless atmosphere that makes Agrigento Province such an appealing place to visit.
Recommended airport
Palermo (PMO)
Points of interest
  • Temple of Concordia
  • Valley of the Temples
  • Temple of Hercules
Nearby destinations
  • Agrigento, Sicily a 4.86 km
  • Licata, Sicily a 42.11 km
  • Canicattì a 29.04 km