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Generally sandy and uniform, the Southern coast of Sicily was the birthplace of many important towns of the Magna Grecia, such as Agrigento, Eraclea Minoa and Gela, founded during the VII century B.C..
The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento may be defined the highest expression of classical Greek civilization; declared by UNESCO "World Heritage Site" in 1998, it was built by its inhabitants as "if they should never die" (Empedocles).
In addition to the Architectural masterpieces, there are also many naturalistic beauties and oeno-gastronomic specialties: in few words, all the best that this land, kissed by the sun, can offer to its guests!

some towns
  • Petrosino, whose name derives from the Sicilian word "Pitrusinu" (parsley), is a coastal town composed by some of the neighboring...
  • Chiaramonte Gulfi
    Chiaramonte Gulfi is usually called "the balcony of Sicily", thanks to its excellent position that allows to enjoy an unique view...
  • Sciacca
    Sciacca is a nice seaside in the province of Agrigento, characterized by a clear Arab feel. Its name derives from the Arab term...
  • Gela
    Set on the Southern coast of Sicily, Gela was founded by Rhodian and Cretan colonists at the end of the VII century b.C.; in 580...
  • Agrigento
    Throughout the centuries, Agrigento has assumed different denominations: the Greeks called it Agrakas, the Romans Agrigentum,...
  • Vittoria is located on a hilly area along the coast; it was founded on April 24th 1607 by the countess Vittoria Colonna Henriquez-Cabrera,...
  • Mazara del Vallo
    Mazara del Vallo is located at the mouth of the river Mazara and has been an important harbour since the Ancient period, both...
  • Palma di Montechiaro
    Palma di Montechiaro was founded in 1637 by Carlo De Caro Tomasi, prince of Lampedusa, after having obtained a licentia populandi...
  • Santa Croce Camerina, whose name derives from Gian Battista Celestri, marquis of Santa Croce, who repopulated it in 1598, overlooks...
  • Ragusa
    Ragusa, the ancient Hybla Heraea founded by the Siculians, has been declared by UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the...
accommodations
  • L'Hotel Paradise Beach Club
    The Hotel Paradise Beach Club of Selinunte is very near to the archeological park, which remains for its wonderful greek ruins...
  • Kempinski Giardino di Costanza Hotel Mazara del Vallo
    The Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Costanza is nestled amidst 100,000 sqm of landscaped park. Fountains, gazebos and water features...
  • Hotel Poggio del Sole Resort
    On the road from Ragusa leading to the sea, Poggio del Sole Resort [Sun's Hill Resort] dominates the charming Hyblean plateau...
  • Relais Torre Marabino
    Relais Torre Marabino is the new and elegant receptive facility of the organic farm Natura Iblea. Plunged into the green and silent...
  • Hotel 900
    Hotel Novecento is a small charming 4-star hotel created from the restoration of an antique noble palace built in the 900s. Our...
  • Le Cinque Luci Home Hotel Modica
  • La Piccola Locanda
    La Locanda is located in Modica, in a house of the early nineteenth century. The building's present style results from a renovation...
  • Villa Zottopera
    Villa Zottopera is an old 17th-18th century villa surrounded by century old olive trees from which a renowned oil is obtained....
Relais Capofaro Malvasia & Resort 5*
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