Famous for its majestic marina, ancient thermal baths and wonderful beaches, Sciacca is a town in the province of Agrigento that every summer is populated by tourists from all over the world.
In Sciacca to visit the most beautiful beaches of Sicily
The Sicily is famous for its breathtaking beaches and some of the best are located right here. During your holiday in Sciacca you can venture to discover the most unspoilt stretches of coastline or take advantage of the comfort offered by the equipped beaches.
The beach of Capo San Marco
This stretch of beach is located within a protected nature reserve, nestled between the vegetation of the Mediterranean and the crystal blue sea of Sicily. Ideal for those who are looking for peace and tranquility and love to take long walks while enjoying a background created by the sounds of nature.
The marine life is really rich, which makes Capo San Marco a must for those who love diving.
Torre del Barone di Sciacca beach
It is here that the beautiful Sciacca offers its tourists many equipped beaches, perfect for families and children. The beach is a mix of sand and small pebbles, the water is shallow and always calm as well as crystal clear.
The trap of Sciacca
La beach La Tonnara is a sandy beach where the sea is always clear. A quiet place to spend a pleasant day at sea, equipped with parking and bar. In addition, for the little ones, there are various fun areas.
The charming old town of Sciacca
Spending your holidays in Sciacca means living a rich experience because this city really offers a lot to its tourists, starting from the old town, to discover.
Not to be missed Piazza Duomo and the Basilica of Santissima Maria del Soccorso: originally from the twelfth century, it is impressive with its baroque architecture. Inside you can admire frescoes that show some events from the Apocalypse.
And after visiting the Basilica, we recommend a walk in Piazza Scandaliato, where you can the city from above thanks to the panoramic terrace.
What to do in Sciacca? Some unmissable activities
If you have the desire to get into the routine of the savvy (so are the citizens of Sciacca), you can not forget to visit the marina of the city. In addition to being the second largest port on the island, after that of Mazara del Vallo, in the morning you can buy fresh fish from fishermen returning to the port.
And for those who are looking for peace and harmony, the thermal baths of Sciacca lend themselves to perfection: This is in fact the oldest spa town in Sicily and its sulphurous waters are a panacea for the treatment of many diseases but also for those who want to regenerate.
HereYou can also visit a real open-air museum: the Enchanted Castle of Sciacca. Do not be fooled by the name, there is actually no castle but a large garden that houses more than 3000 sculptures of rough art.
Last recommended activity, not of course important, is the Toy Museum of Sciacca: an exhibition of the most famous toys of the last 100 years, placed in environments typical of the historical period in which they were in vogue. A journey through emotions and memories for adults, an experience to discover the toys of yesteryear for children.
Sciacca for young people: the nightlife of the city
As we said from the beginning, Sciacca is sea, culture but also fun. Although the nightlife is not his workhorse, for the young there are plenty of opportunities to have fun. The ancient part of the city is among the most populated, where you can have an ice cream or an aperitif and take pleasant evening walks. While, those looking for nightlife, on the waterfront will find clubs and establishments that organize evenings with music and shows until dawn.
Where to stay in Sciacca
A Sciacca The offer is also rich in terms of places to stay. You can choose a large camping equipped with bungalows, swimming pool and activities designed for the whole family or a charming resort to live a dream holiday: here everything is possible!
