Sciacca is a fishing port on the south western part of Sicily, often referred to as African Sicily, both for the climate and the proximity to the Tunisian coast.
view of port
Sciacca, one of the island's most picturesque coastal towns is a fishing port untouched by mass tourism, situated on the archaeological road between Selinunte and Agrigento in Sicily, is one of the oldest towns in the island. With a coastline of 30 kilometres, Sciacca offers the visitor the greatest imaginable variety of marine environments: wide sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and remote tiny beaches. Sciacca is also a very important tourist destination for its artistic ceramic works, architecture, churches and monuments. The real heart of the town centre is steeped in history and ancient architecture of Moorish, and baroque style, ancient alleyways and courtyards. A labyrinth of houses and streets, some of which can be narrow enough to fit only a single person at a time. Throughout alleys and little squares of the port area and the town center there are many restaurants, which all serve delicious (sea-)food. winding stairways, narrow little streets and alleys and window boxes filled with the inevitable geraniums.
Favourite spots:
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the Greek temple of Segesta, the Greek city of Selinunte and Eraclea Minoa with superb beaches and Agrigento
What's really great:
centre
Fresh fish as good wine can be purchased at the shopping centre for reasonable price. An excellent Saturday open market is situated in side the historic walled San Michele.
Sights:
greek temples and monuments of the western part of the island
Accommodations:
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Verdetecnica is located 1 Km. out of town on the top of a small height with an extensive view over the countryside. The site is in fact a panoramic terrace overlooking a wide range of mountains on one side and the sea coast on the other side.
(Michelin Green Guide)
It is the perfect way to have total access to the city whilst still being able to escape in an oasis of green tranquillity.
Hangouts:
pub Vittorio
Restaurants:
restaurants: Hostaria del vicolo,Porto S.Paolo, Le Gourmet, Trattoria/pizzeria Santa Lucia.
Other recommendations:
The privilege of being in a central coastal position means that many other parts of the island can easily be reached.
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