Hotels Sciacca, Guesthouses Sciacca and Residences Sciacca

Sciacca, a popular seaside resort of the province of Agrigento, develops along the enchanting coast of the Strait of Sicily. The eastern part of the city is dominated by Mount San Calogero (Kronio), that is home to the springs of renowned thermal waters.

Sciacca's guest houses, that are situated a short distance from the old town and are often surrounded by peaceful settings, give tourists the possibility to take advantage of modern comforts and excellent services and facilities. The city's elegant hotels with beauty centre are the ideal accommodation facilities for those interested in undergoing excellent thermal treatments and regaining their psychophysical wellbeing. Sciacca's lovely bed & breakfasts are provided with excellent connections with the whole surrounding area.

There are three major entrances to the city. Porta Palermo, that is situated a short distance from Piazza Sturzo, is embellished by splendid Baroque columns; Porta San Salvatore in Piazza Carmine is peppered with outstanding Renaissance sculptures; Porta San Calogero, that dominates the homonymous square, dates back to 1536.
The eastern side of Sciacca is commanded by the imposing Castle of Luna Earls, whose impressive walls encircle Palazzo del Conte, the main tower and a cylindrical bulwark. Piazza Duomo is home to the interesting Scaglione House Museum, that contains precious handicrafts and outstanding ceramic works. The nearby Castello Incantato cherishes interesting head-shaped sculptures that were dug into the rock.
One of Sciacca's major churches is the Church of St. Maria delle Giummare in Valverde. Flanked by two merloned towers, its single-nave interior cherishes the Chapel of Madonna delle Grazie, a precious relief depicting Saint Gerolamo, a sixteenth-century crucifix, a fifteenth-century holy-water stoup and a precious painting depicting the Virgin and Child. Piazza Don Minzioni is home to the Church of St. Maria del Soccorso, whose facade is embellished by beautiful arched portals and by three sculptures. The interior, that has a nave and two aisles, is dominated by impressive Norman arches and cherishes precious artworks of great value.
Not to be missed is the Church of Collegio, that is characterized by a portal surmounted by a triangular pediment and by a single-nave interior peppered with lovely chapels.
Those interested in spending pleasant holidays in Sciacca based on total wellbeing will have the possibility to visit Sciacca's Spas, that are some of the most appreciated spa establishments in Sicily. Their sulphur waters have plenty of beneficial effects. Not to be missed in the surrounding area are the so-called Stufe di Calogero caves.