Sciacca

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.

What to see in Sciacca

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

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Sciacca

Feast of the Madonna del Soccorso in Sciacca
2 Feb 2025

Carnival in Sciacca 2025
22, 23, 28 Feb - 1, 2 Mar 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

Sciacca Ceramics
Jul 2025

Madonna del Soccorso summer fest in Sciacca
Aug 2025

Sciacca Comics 2024
Sep 2025

Summer Carnival in Sciacca
Sep 2025

Street Food Festival in Sciacca
Nov 2025

Sciacca Film Fest
Dec 2025

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What to eat in Sciacca

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

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Sciacca

Places of "Seduced and abandoned" - Sciacca
The film "Seduced and abandoned" was almost entirely shot in the city of Sciacca.

Antinna a Mari in Sciacca
Antinna a Mari, also known as Ntinna a Mari, is a traditional Sicilian game that takes place every year in Sciacca.

Legend of the Countess Giulietta Queen of Sciacca

"Dracunara" of Sciacca
There is a tradition in Sciacca of keeping a scythe in the fishermen's boats as a sign of good wishes.

Icaro and Mount Kronio
There is a version of the myth that it was not the sun that melted Icarus' wax wings but the vapors of Mount Kronio.

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