The Stair of the Turks, or Scala dei Turchi, is a striking brilliant-white marl and limestone cliff on Sicily’s southern coast at Realmonte, sloping towards turquoise waters. Along the surrounding coast, sunlit pebbly beaches and secluded white-rock coves offer a varied seascape.
Rabbit Beach (Spiaggia dei Conigli), on the southwest coast of Lampedusa, is widely celebrated for its crystal-clear turquoise waters. To protect its small, flood-prone natural environment, it admits a maximum of 550 people per shift, with visiting hours divided between morning and afternoon.
The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological park encompassing the monumental heart of ancient Akragas, with a remarkable series of well-preserved Doric temples from the Hellenic period. A symbol of Agrigento and one of Sicily’s defining cultural landmarks, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 and, at 1,300 hectares, is the largest archaeological park in Europe and the Mediterranean.