Eraclea Minoa
An ancient Greek city ruin on white sea cliffs, with a sandstone theater. Below the cliffs are pine woods and a long sandy beach, so you can enjoy archaeology and the seaside in one visit.
The ancient city was founded in the 6th century BC on Capo Bianco, a white limestone headland at the mouth of the Platani River. The site is modest in size, and its highlight is the semicircular theater facing the sea. Because its sandstone weathers easily, it is protected by a canopy. There are also remains of city walls and houses, plus a small exhibition room. Below the cliffs, a long stretch of fine sand backs onto pine forest, and there is a summer beach resort. It is about a 40-minute drive from Agrigento.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Torre Salsa Nature Reserve
- Scala dei Turchi
- Sciacca
- Luigi Pirandello's Birthplace
- Agrigento Cathedral (San Gerlando)
- Santa Maria dei Greci
- Agrigento Old Town & Via Atenea
- Monastery of Santo Spirito