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Porto Empedocle

Porto Empedocle was the birthplace of great writers like Pirandello and Camilleri, and it inspired stories and tales

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Luigi Pirandello and
Andrea Camilleri’s city

Porto Empedocle, named after the philosopher Empedocles from Agrigento, at the beginning was a fishing village next to Girgenti. rToday Porto Empedocle is one of the most important destinations of the sicilian southwest coast and is the motherland of renown writers. It’s the Andrea Camilleri’s motherland, writer of the famous novels of the “Commissario Montalbano” (The Inspector Montalbano).

Aside from the cultural value, Porto Empedocle’s coast is a well appreciated beach destination: you can choose among many free and equipped beaches, but, most importantly, you can visit the renown Scala dei Turchi, a few kilometres form Borgo Giallonardo boutique hotel and wine estate.

 

The monuments

The main cultural attraction in Porto Empedocle is the Carlo the V Tower, which is located in the harbour. It was built in the XV century to defend the harbour from pirate attacks of the Turks ships. A century later, after the reconstruction of the entire structure, it was transformed into a local prison; it is described by Camilleri in its book “The forgotten Massacre” because of the death of 114 prisoners. Today, the Carlo the V Tower is a museum and it is possible to visit the trenches and the Gunship Room.

In Porto Empedocle’s main street, Via Roma, you can admire the statue dedciate to Luigi Pirandello and another statue representing the Inspector Montalbano, Andrea Camilleri’s fictional character. There are many churches around the city, characterised by the combination of different styles, with a baroque dominance.

The beaches

On the west side of Porto Empedocle there is Marinella Beach, extending up to Punta Piccola. Its proximity to the old town and the easy parking make it the preferred beach of Porto Empedocle’s inhabitants. A golden sand beach, bathed by a crystal-clear sea with turquoise reflections and shallow water, making it ideal for families with children. If you go towards the east side of the city center, there is the Caos Beach, which is renown also for being narrated in Luigi Pirandello’s books. The Caos Beach extends itself up to Punta Akragas, and after that up to Spiaggia Bianca. In the west coast you can also find Punta Grande, Scala dei Turchi and Lido Rossello.

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  • Home
  • Rooms and Suites
    • Classic
    • Superior and Superior Plus Rooms
    • Luxury Room
    • Junior Suite
    • Queen Suites
    • King Suites
  • Borgo Giallonardo
    • Breakfast
    • Traditional Cuisine
    • Pool
  • Beach and sea
    • Giallonardo’s Beach
    • Scala dei Turchi
  • Wine Estate
    • Syrah
    • Nero d'Avola
    • Grillo
    • Nocenero
  • Experiences
    • Small Exclusive Wedding
    • Oil Tasting
    • The storyteller
    • Borgo’s Dinner
    • Cocktail at sunset
    • Sunrise with the shepherd
    • Wine Tasting
    • Astronomical Observatory
  • Contacts