Agrigento (province) - Agrigento (provincie)

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The province Agrigento is an Italian province on Sicily with about 450,000 inhabitants.

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Location of the province of Agrigento

The capital is Agrigento. The province is bordered on the west by the province Trapani, north by county Palermo and to the east by the province Caltanissetta. Also the Pelagic Islands in the Strait of Malta between Italy and Tunisia belong to this province. The official abbreviation is AG.

Language

In the province of Agrigento, next to the Italian also spoken Sicilian (Siculo) which is closely related to the dialect of Calabria. Sicilian is considered a separate language.

Landscape

The landscape of the province of Agrigento is mainly hilly. In the north, however, where the province is part of the mountain range of the Monti Sicani, peaks occur above 1000 m. Three reservoirs try to regulate the water in the dry province. Despite this, the water supply is problematic and there is often a lack of drinking water. The Monti Sicani are located in a regional park with three nature reserves.

climate

climateJanFebMarAprilMayjunjulyAugsepOctNovDec
 
average maximum (°C) 14,014,516,418,923,628,230,933,829,523,519,315,8
average minimum (°C) 8,08,09,111,214,819,221,822,119,816,112,69,7
The province of Agrigento is one of the warmest provinces of Sicily. Still, it suffers less from the extreme weather conditions that occur elsewhere on the island during high heat. In the summer, in July and August, the average daytime temperature is quite high, with 26 to 27 °C. The humidity is high. In the southwest it can often be foggy. Along the coast and in the coastal plains, the temperature rarely drops below 8 °C in winter.

Arrive

By plane

The plane is most commonly used to reach Sicily. There are international airports in Catania, Palermo, Trapani and Comiso in the province Ragusa.

  • Fly from Amsterdam Alitalia and KLM via Milan or Rome to Catania, Palermo, Reggio Calabria and Lamezia Terme.
  • transavia operates direct flights from Amsterdam to Catania.
  • Flying from Dusseldorf airberlin 11x a week direct to Catania and 7x a week to Palermo.
  • From Düsseldorf (Weeze) flies Ryanair direct to Palermo, Comiso and Lamezia Terme
  • Ryanair flies directly from Eindhoven to Trapani and Catania.
  • Flying from Brussels Brussel Alitalia via Milan or Rome to Palermo and Catania.

There is no international airport in the province. You are dependent on one of the four airports in Sicily:

  • Catania (Vincenzo Bellini Airport) (5.5 km Fontanarossa), ☎ 39 0957 239111, e-mail: . (IATA : CTA, ICAO : LICC). The bus service from Catania Aeroporto to Agrigento is provided by SAIS Autolinee (travel time approximately 2.30 hours; rate € 12.10 one way).
  • Comiso (Vincenzo Magliocco), Via Generale Vincenzo Magliocco s.n. c/o Aeroporto di Comiso, 97013 Comiso(RG),Italy (16 km Ragusa), ☎ 39 0932 961467, e-mail: . (IATA : CIY, ICAO :LICB). The bus companies AST and Etna Trasportic offer regular services from Ragusa via Gela to the city of Agrigento.
  • Palermo (Falcone e Borsellino), Punta Raisi Airport-Cinis (35 km Palermo), ☎ 39 324 4190827 (mobile). (IATA : PMO, ICAO : LICCJ). The Trinacria Express is a train between Punta Raisi Airport and the city of Palermo (travel time 45 min., fare € 5.80 one way). At Palermo Centrale station, you can then de train take to Agrigento Centrale station (travel time 2 hours, fare €7.20 one way). Between Punta Raisi Airport and the city of Agrigento there are also direct buses from Sal Autolinee (travel time 2.30 hours, fare € 12.60 one way)
  • Trapani (Vincenzo Florio Airport) (18 km Trapani), ☎ 39 0923 610111. (IATA : TPS, ICAO : LICK). Salemic provides a bus connection from Trapani Birgi Aeroporto to Mazara del Vallo. Here you can, for example, transfer to the city of Agrigento or other cities in the province of Agrigento.(Lumia Auto bus company)
  • Aeroporto di Lampedusa (IATA: LMP, ICAO: LICD), Contrada Cala Francese, 92010 Lampedusa (AG) Italy (about 100 m from the center), ☎ 39 0922 970588, 39 0922 973808, fax machine: 39 091 591023, e-mail: .

By car

The province of Agrigento is easily accessible from all corners of the world. From Palermo about the SS121 and SS189, from Trapani and Syracuse (Siracusa) about the SS115 and from Catania through gela about the SS417 and SS115. There are no motorways through the province of Agrigento, but the main roads are generally good to drive.

By train

If you want to travel all the way from the Dutch-speaking region to the province of Agrigento, a long journey awaits (about 30 hours when using high-speed trains in Germany and Italy). Information in the Dutch language at Deutsche Bahn.

Travel around

By car or motorcycle

There are no highways through the province. The main roads are generally easy to drive and traverse the entire province.

By bus

Bus lines reach almost every tourist destination in the province of Agrigento. There are 3 companies in Sicily, ast, Interbus and saïs, which connect the main cities. Local connections are also guaranteed by many smaller companies, but they only run on weekdays. Timetables are available at the company offices or at the bus stations. Tickets can be purchased at the company office or directly from the driver.

Local bus companies

By train

Train route Palermo - Agrigento/Porto Empedocle

The city of Agrigento and Porto Empedocle have a rail connection with Fiumetorto which is halfway Cefalù and Palermo located on the north coast. There is also a limited rail connection from the city Agrigento through canicatti nasty licataThere is also a rail connection to Aragona. Information about timetables in the Dutch language can be found at Deutsche Bahn.

By boat

In Porto Empedoclea can you take the ferry to the Pelagic Islands (Linosa and Lampedusa).

To look at

The cities

Agrigento-Valle dei Templi:Concordia
  •    Agrigento. The capital and largest city of the province, famous for its Valle dei Templic
  •    canicatti. After Agrigento, the second city in the province, with a great historical past and a unique atmosphere
  •    licata. City located on the coast, with a past in which many battles were fought and its 22 beautiful beaches
  •    favara. Known for its Easter lamb with almonds and pistachio, Piazza Cavour and the Castle of Chiaramonte
  •    Porto Empedoclea. Port for the ferry to linosa and lampedusa
  •    Sciacca. Known as a seaside resort and famous for its hot springs and carnival

Less big

  •    Ribera. Known for its oranges (Riberella D.O.P) and Easter.
  •    Menfi. Known for being Settesol (white wine), pristine sea and beautiful beaches
  •    Aragona. Known for being Riserva Naturale Integrale Macalube di Aragona, volcanic activities of clay soil, water and gas
  •    Raffadal. Raffadali is located in a hilly area between the rivers Platani and Salso at an altitude of 425 m.
  •    Palma di Montechiaro. Coastal town, located between Agrigento and Licata.
  •    Campobello di Licataa. Campobello di Licata is located in the valley of the river Salso, in the corner of Canicatti, Naro and Licata. Once there was also sulfur mining here, now it is agricultural.

Smaller Places

Heraclea Minoa-Greek Theater
  •    Heraclea Minoa. Just east of the mouth of the River Platania, about between Sciacca and Agrigento lies the village of Heraclea Minoa. For centuries battles were fought in this area between Carthage and Agrigento fought. In the end it became a Roman colony. In the archaeological area there is a small museum where you can admire ceramics, pottery, figurines and an archaic female head from the sixth century BC. Particularly impressive is the well-preserved Greek Theater whose seats are placed towards the sea. To preserve it for future generations, the theater has been covered up at the expense of its charm. On the plain above the theater the remains of two old Hellenistic houses have been found. There are also the remains of the city wall that was once 6 km long. Heraclea Minoa also has his white coast, the Capo Bianco with a nice beach...and a FKK (Frei-körper-kultur). This, of course, led to opposition Sicily is, after all, 100% Catholic. Women were simply spat on by the natives.
  •    Montallegro. Montallegro was built in ancient times on a mountain, Mount Suso, on which today the remains of the village stand. From Montallegro you can go to Cattolica Eraclea, Heraclea Minoa and the two nature reserves: Riserva naturale orientata Foce del fiume Platani and Riserva naturale orientata Torre Salsa.
  •    Cattolica Eraclea. Cattolica Eraclea, located 13 km from the Mediterranean Sea, from here you can go to the Riserva naturale orientata Foce del fiume Platani and Heraclea Minoa with its archaeological finds and theater.
  •    bivona. Place around the Monti Sicani, agricultural with a lot of peach cultivation
  •    naro. Located 600 m above sea level, a medieval city with many religious monuments
  •    Realmonte. Scala dei Turchi, the 'turkish' white coasts
  •    Sambuca di Sicily. Originally Arabic, Zabut is located in the Valle dei Belice.
  •    Santa Margherita di Belicea. Santa Margherita di Belice is located in the Valle dei Belice (river), where a major earthquake occurred in 1968.
  •    Racalmuto. Salt mines are located 2 km from Racalmuto.
  •    Ravanusa. Once known for sulfur mining.
Caltabellotta(AG)
  •    Caltabellotta. Mountain town at an altitude of 949 m, where peace was established during the Sicilian vespers in 1302
  •    Siculiana. Siculiana is known for the Castello di Chiaramonte. On the coast is Siculiana Marina, a small seaside resort on the Riserva naturale orientata Torre Salsa.
  •    Cianciana. Cianciana is surrounded by the Monti Sicani and the Platani River.
  •    Sant'Angelo Muxaro. Sant'Angelo Muxaro is located at an altitude of 335 m, on the left flank of the river Platani.
  •    Joppolo Giancaxio. Joppolo Giancaxio is located in the highlands of the Valle dell'Akragas.

  • Racalmuto

  • bivona

  • Menfi

  • Montallegro

  • Cattolica Eraclea

  • Sambuca di Sicily

  • Santa Margherita di Belicea

  • Palma di Montechiaro

  • Ravanusa

  • Raffadal

  • favara

  • naro

  • canicatti

  • licata

  • Siculiana

  • Cianciana

  • Sant'Angelo Muxaro

  • Joppolo Giancaxio

The Pelagic Islands

  •    linosa.
  •    lampedusa.
  •    lantern.
  •    Isola dei Coniglic. Isola dei Conigli is a sanctuary for the Caretta-caretta turtles.

The Pelagic Islands, Linosa, Lampedusa and lantern, form a protected area within the borders of the province of Agrigento (Italian: Area Marina Protetta Isola Pelagie). The total area covers 4136 hectares. It is a paradise for divers and snorkellers and for people seeking tranquility. The islands are connected by ferry to Porto Empedoclea, a port city that Agrigento can be reached. During the summer season it is also possible to travel by fast hydrofoil (Aliscafo) travel. From Palermo and Catania you can go by plane to Lampedusa. At Lampedusa you can rent Bikes/Boats...to explore the island.

  • linosa

  • linosa

  • Linosa is best known for its colored houses

  • lampedusa

  • Lampedusa-Cala Tabaccara

  • Lampedusa-Cala Creta

  • Lampedusa-Porto

  • Isola dei Coniglic

  • lantern

nature reserves

  • Riserva naturale orientata Foce del fiume Platani

Other places of interest

  • Porta Araba Normandy, bivona.
  • Church of San Francesco France, naro.
  • Chiesa Madre Santissima Trinita, Cianciana.
  • Castello Poggiodiana, Ribera.
  • Castello Chiaromonte, Palma di Montechiaro.
  • Necropoli di contrada Stefano, favara.
  • Torre Porto Palo, Menfi.
  • Castelluccio di Racalmuto, Racalmuto.
  • Acqua Termale, Sciacca.
  • Gole della Tardara, Sambuca di Sicily.
  • Cattedrale, Caltabellotta.

  • Cianciana-Chiesa Madre

  • Bivona-Porta Araba Normann

  • Naro Chiesa di San Francesco

  • Ribera-Castello Poggiodiana

  • Palma di Montechiaro-Castello Chiaromonte

  • Favara-Necropoli di contrada Stefano

  • Menfi-Torre Porto Palo

  • Racalmuto-Castelluccio

  • Sciacca-Acqua termale

  • Sambuca di Sicilia - Gole della Tardara

  • Caltabellotta-Cattedral vista dall Pizzo

To do

  • Take a tour of the province if you have a car at your disposal;
  • Be sure to visit Valle dei Templic;
  • Consider visiting lampedusa especially if you like to dive or snorkel;
  • Treno dei Templic - from Agrigento to Porto Empedocle, this is carried out with a train set of the Type ALn 668.1600.
3-9-16-23-30 July: Agrigento - Porto Empedocle;
August 7-20-27: Agrigento - Porto Empedocle;
September 4: Agrigento - Porto Empedocle.
Price: €8.00 for adults, children (4-12 years) €4.00, 0-4 years free.
In combination with a visit to Parco Archeologico della Valle dei Templi, Giardino della Kolymbethra and Scala dei Turchi. Entrance not included.

  • Treno dei Templi ALn 668.1609

  • Stazione Tempio di Vulcano

Vulcanelli di Maccalube-Aragona(AG)
  • Vulcanelli di Macalube, Contrada Macalube, Aragona (Bus Camilleric), ☎ 39 0922 699210, e-mail: . About 15 km north of Agrigento you reach via Aragona at 4 km southeastern the Vulcanelli di Macalube. Escaping carbon dioxide makes these miniature mud volcanoes bubble and turns the environment into a bizarre lunar landscape.
  • Villa Romana Aurea di Realmonte, Strada Provincial 68, 92010 Realmonte (AG) (SS 115 Agrigento-Villagio Bellavista SP 68). The Villa Romana was only discovered in the 20th century and is from the 1st century AD, there are also mosaics to admire, it is located on the beach of Punta Piccola near Realmonte.

  • Villa Romana Aurea

  • Caltabellotta.
Scala dei Turchi-Realmonte(AG)
  • Scala dei Turchi.

beach fun

Eraclea Minoa - beach and Capo Bianco
  • Spiaggia di San Leone (5.5 km south of Agrigento, TUA Bus Line 2, 2/ and 3/). San Leone, a popular seaside resort with miles of sandy beaches. Good surfing possibilities.
  • Spiaggia di Maddalusa (6 km south of Agrigentoc).
  • Lido Rossello (16 km southwest of Agrigento,).
  • Spiaggia di Scala dei Turchi (13 km southwest of Agrigentoss). The beach is close to the white marl coast, Scala dei Turchi, one of the most beautiful places in Sicily. Temple Tourbus
  • Siculiana Marina (Siculiana).
  • Capo Bianco (Eraclea Minoa).
  • Mollarella (Licata-Torre di Gaffe).
  • Marianello (licata).
  • seccagrande (Ribera-Seccagrande).
  • Menfi.
  • Spiaggia di Sovareto (Sciacca-Ribera).
  • Spiaggia di Tonnara (Sciacca-Menfi).
  • Porto Palo (Menfi).
  • Fiumenaro (San Leone-Palma di Montechiaro).
  • Marina di Palma (Palma di Montechiaro).
  • Spiaggia dei Coniglic, a breathtaking beach at Isola dei Coniglic (Lampedusa), one can visit almost all year round due to the tropical climate. A mini-bus runs from the center of Lampedusa (crossing Via Vittorio Emanuele with Via Roma) to Isola dei Conigli.

  • Lido Rossello

  • Scala dei Turchi

  • Spiaggia di San Leone

  • seccagrande

  • Siculiana Marina

  • Mollarella

  • Marianello

  • Marina di Palma

  • Menfi

  • Porto Palo

  • Fiumenaro

  • beach at the Conigli island-Lampedusa

Food

You will find local trattorias and pizzerias all over the province of Agrigento. Visit the city's article for more restaurant details.

The Cucina Agrigentesca has a rich kitchen with a lot of fish, but also with, among other things, oranges from Ribera, peaches from Bivona, grapes by Canicatt, melon by licata, olives and olive oil from Caltabellotta, Burgio and Lucca Sicula, artichoke from Menfi and pasta di S. Giuseppe of Ribera.

Some specialties from the region:

  • squid soup (Minestra di Seppie) - Siculiana Marina;
  • Sole (sogliola) - Sciacca;
  • Sardine meatballs (Polpette di Sarde) - licata;
  • Macco - Raffadali;
  • Tagano- Aragona.

  • artichoke

  • Calamari

stay overnight

Campsites

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