Sciacca
A seaside spa town about an hour northwest of Agrigento, known for its ceramic workshops, fresh seafood at the fishing harbor and one of Sicily's liveliest carnivals.
Sciacca has been a thermal spa resort since Roman times. The old town climbs a hillside, and its streets and churches are decorated with colorful majolica tiles. Many pottery workshops sell souvenirs. Fishing boats return to harbor every afternoon, and the restaurants around the port serve very fresh seafood. The February carnival is famous for its giant parade floats. Outside town, the Castello Incantato (Enchanted Castle) is a garden of thousands of stone figures carved by a folk artist.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Eraclea Minoa
- Torre Salsa Nature Reserve
- Selinunte Archaeological Park
- Scala dei Turchi
- Luigi Pirandello's Birthplace
- Agrigento Cathedral (San Gerlando)
- Santa Maria dei Greci
- Macalube di Aragona