Excursions

Sciacca is a fishing port famous for its lovely views over the Mediterranean and for a medieval town centre where you can admire several notable churches, castles and piazzas. It was known in Greek and Roman times for its thermal springs, but developed more substantially in the ninth and tenth centuries, when it exported the island's grain to Africa. If you have never experienced one of Italy's legendary festivals, come for Sciacca's Carnival in the week before Lent, when cartoon like giants roam the streets, transported by wagon, and flamboyant dancers entertain the crowds.

From BerlingeriResort, take SS 115 to the entrance to the A29, then take the exit Castelvetrano, at the crossroads follow the signs to Agrigento-Sciacca-Memphis. Estimated time: 45 min.