Porto Empedocle, Italy Cruises

Porto Empedocle is a commune and town which lies on the coast of the Strait of Sicily in Italy. It is administratively part of the Agrigento province with its primary industries being ironworking, fishing, agriculture and rock salt refining. The port town has plenty of sensational tourist attraction sites, as well as activities that make a visitor’s stay enjoyable. It was originally a center for trade in the region and derived its name from Empedocles who was an Argentine philosopher. Tourists may opt to take the chance to relax on the beach or occupy themselves with interesting activities the region has to offer. Featured below are some of the recommended experiences, attractions, and activities that visitors could enjoy after cruising to Porto Empedocle, Italy:

• Visitors who have an interest in history can be sure to enjoy visiting ‘The Valley of the Temples’ which is a marvelous historical site. It holds the remains of temples that were constructed in the 5th century B.C. by the Greeks - all without the modern construction tools and machines.
   
• Tourists can learn plenty about the port from a guided walking tour of the city through the streets that are lined with old monuments, buildings and lively neighborhoods. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tour takes about four hours.
   
• The city offers a wide variety of hotels and resorts, making it a convenient location to visit, since there are plenty of choices that tourists can deliberate on. These range from luxury hotels like Hotel dei Pini, to rental apartments.
   
• Geology enthusiasts would relish the chance to visit the Scala dei Turchi, which is an extraordinary naturally formed white panel of marl. It slopes magnificently towards the sea and provides a smooth surface for sunbathing in the summer.