What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Sciacca is a picturesque town located on a hilly terrace that plunges into the sea.
Sciacca is the city of spas being the oldest spa in Sicily: it was born in the 5th century BC. as a spa in nearby Selinunte.
Sciacca is a place rich in history and architecture: it passed under the Arab domination from 840, then the Normans and finally the Bourbons.
Sciacca is renowned for its splendid golden sandy beaches and for its picturesque harbor .
Sciacca is known for its Carnival and for ceramics, the pride of artisanal production.
What is the best time to visit Sciacca?
Sciacca can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Sciacca during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Fish Market in Sciacca
Rocca Sant'Elmo in Sciacca
San Marco Beach in Sciacca
Timpi Russi Beach in Sciacca
Renella Beach in Sciacca
Contrada Foggia Beach in Sciacca
Tonnara Beach in Sciacca
Fornace Beach in Sciacca
Sovareto Beach in Sciacca
Monte Rotondo Beach in Sciacca
Sanctuary of San Calogero in Sciacca
Stoves of San Calogero in Sciacca
San Giorgio Beach in Sciacca
Antiquarium of Monte Kronio in Sciacca
Enchanted Castle of Sciacca
Church of San Domenico in Sciacca
Palermo Gate in Sciacca
San Salvatore Gate in Sciacca
Church of Carmine in Sciacca
Sciacca Carnival Museum
House Museum of Soap in Sciacca
Toy Museum in Sciacca
Steripinto Palace in Sciacca
Francesco Scaglione Museum in Sciacca
Capo San Marco Nature Reserve
Angelo Scandaliato square in Sciacca
Castle dei Luna in Sciacca
Basilica Maria Santissima del Soccorso in Sciacca
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Sciacca
Christmas in Sciacca
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Feast of the Madonna del Soccorso in Sciacca
Feb 2025
Carnival in Sciacca 2025
Feb 2025
Feast of San Calogero in Sciacca
May 2025
Festa dell'Ascensione a Sciacca
May 2025
Sagra del Mare a Sciacca
Jun 2025
Feast of San Pietro in Sciacca
Jun 2025
Madonna del Soccorso summer fest in Sciacca
Aug 2025
Sciacca Comics 2024
Sep 2025
Summer Carnival in Sciacca
Sep 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sciacca
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Sciacca Click here
