Agrigento

Landmark4.7/5

Valley of the Temples

Agrigento’s ridge is lined with ancient Greek temples, including some of the best-preserved Doric architecture outside Greece. You walk among them past gardens and graves, with the sea below.

Landmark4.5/5

Stair of the Turks

Realmonte’s white marl cliff descends toward the Mediterranean in broad, wave-shaped steps. From the beach, its pale layered face curves above the water.

Culture4.5/5

Cattedrale Metropolitana di San Gerlando

Agrigento’s cathedral layers painted wooden rafters, modern stained glass and an ornate altar in one church. Climb its towers to see the ceiling panels up close.

Landmark4.9/5

Temple of Concordia, Agrigento

Its Doric columns still stand around this ancient Greek temple, among the best-preserved in the world. It became a Christian church in the sixth century, and its interior was reshaped for worship.

Culture4.5/5

Archaeological Museum "Pietro Griffo" of Agrigento

This archaeological museum displays pottery, tools and sculpture from Agrigento's Valley of the Temples. A small theater and temple ruins sit in its garden.

Transport3.9/5

Porto Empedocle Port

Landmark4.6/5

Theatre Luigi Pirandello

This Agrigento theater stages performances in a restored 19th-century building.

Culture4.6/5

Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Greci

Eat$$$$4.6/5

Il Re di Girgenti

Agrigento restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Valley of the Temples. As the sun sets, the temples light up across the view.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Osteria Expanificio

Agrigento restaurant with a cocktail bar. Sicilian seafood and pasta share the menu, and a waiter checks whether caponata is a starter or main.

Eat$$$$4.2/5

Caico Trattoria & Cantina

Agrigento trattoria for seafood and Sicilian cooking, with simply prepared fish and local wines. The sommelier steers diners toward wine pairings.

Eat$$$$4.5/5

Ambrosia restaurante

This Agrigento restaurant serves Sicilian cooking with a view of Hera’s Temple in the Valley of the Temples. Pasta and desserts stand out.

Cafe$$4/5

Caffetteria Azzurra

Eat4.4/5

Caffè Concordia Famiglia Saito, dal 1948

Pistachio-and-almond granita café on Via Atenea. Granita comes in both flavors, alongside cannoli and croissants filled with pistachio cream.

Stay$$$$4.35/5

Colleverde Park Hotel

Colleverde Park Hotel overlooks the Valley of the Temples, and is a 15-minute walk from Agrigento’s famous archaeological site and 2 km from the city centre. WiFi is free. Guests can relax in the hotel’s charming gardens or in the lobby, decorated with 19th-century ceramics and furniture. The air-conditioned rooms have classic-style decoration. They include a TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Grand Hotel Mosè

Grand Hotel Mosè is an elegant building in the centre of Agrigento. Entirely made of tuff stone, it is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden with swimming pool. Parking and WiFi are free. All rooms at the Mosè feature cool tiled floors and wrought-iron beds. Each is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. La Mimosa restaurant offers menus of local and international cuisine. During summer meals are served by the pool. The hotel is a short drive or bus ride from Agrigento's Valley of Temples. The sandy beach of San Leone is 4 km away.

Stay$$$$4.15/5

Hotel Villa Romana

Hotel Villa Romana is set on the Agrigento Coast, near the famous Turkish Steps and 10 km from the Valley of the Temples. Enjoy sea views from your private terrace. This newly-built hotel has a contemporary design and all modern facilities, including Wi-Fi connection. Some of the rooms feature a terrace or balcony with a view of the sea. Try some traditional Sicilian cuisine at the sea-view restaurant after spending a day sightseeing or at the private beach. During the summer you can relax at the outdoor pool while enjoying drinks and snacks. The famous Italian writer Luigi Pirandello's birth place is 8 km away, while the Roman VIlla is a 10-minute walk away.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa

Set 3 km from the Valley of the Temples, Hotel Costazzurra features a museum with a private collection of earthenware from Magna Grecia, ancient Egypt and Rome. This hotel is in the seaside resort of San Leone, just 3 km from the Valley of the Temples. Hotel Costazzurra offers air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV and Wi-Fi. Annex rooms have a veranda. At the Costazzurra there is also a pizzeria restaurant proposing fresh fish and pizza dishes accompanied by Sicilian wines. You can book sessions in the spa which includes a pool with hydromassage, Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and sensory shower. A free internet point is available in the lounge and you can sip an apéritif at the Verde Mare bar by the outdoor summer pool.

Stay$$$$4/5

Scala dei Turchi Resort

Located in Realmonte, 300 metres from the Scala dei Turchi cliffs, Scala Dei Turchi Resort offers an outdoor pool and elegant accommodation with a flat-screen TV. WiFi is free throughout the property. Rooms at Scala Dei Turchi Resort come with air conditioning, a minibar and free toiletries in the private bathroom. Some feature Mediterranean Sea views. The daily continental breakfast is served buffet style and the on-site restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine prepared with homegrown produce. You can have a drink or a light lunch at the lounge bar. Evening entertainment is provided at this resort. Free on-site parking is provided. The Valley of the Temples is 12 km from the property. Porto Empedocle is a 10-minute drive away.

Stay$$$3.65/5

Hotel Del Viale

Hotel Del Viale is just a 3-minute walk from Agrigento’s historic centre, and 2 km from the Valley of Temples. It offers free Wi-Fi, and en-suite rooms with air conditioning. The friendly staff provide a daily Italian breakfast, which can also be brought straight to your room. At the Hotel guests can rent electric car to circulate in the historic centre without any restrictions. Hotel Del Viale di Agrigento is 750 metres from the Monastery of the Holy Spirit and the Church of Santa Maria dei Greci. Agrigento Train Station is a 5-minute walk away, while Lido Azzurro beach, in Porto Empedocle, is 8 km from the hotel.

Stay4.1/5

Hotel Kaos

Hotel Kaos in Villaggio Pirandello offers a 4-star experience with a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies with pool views. The hotel features a paid airport shuttle service, lift, 24-hour front desk, family rooms, and breakfast in the room. Additional amenities include free off-site private parking, continental, American, buffet, and Italian breakfasts with juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Maddalusa Beach is a 14-minute walk away, while Scala dei Turchi lies 9 km from the property. Other attractions include Teatro Luigi Pirandello (8 km) and Agrigento Train Station (8 km). Comiso Airport is 114 km distant.

Stay4.6/5

Hotel Villa Athena

Agrigento hotel inside the Valley of the Temples, with the Temple of Concordia directly in view. A private gate opens into the archaeological park.

Stay4.2/5

Hotel Baia di Ulisse e spa

Poolside hotel with waterfront access and balconies. Several steps lead down to the private beach.