How to Get to the Valley of the Temples
All the directions to reach the UNESCO site in Agrigento by car, bus or shuttle.
GPS Coordinates
37.2900, 13.5870
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By Car
The Valley of the Temples lies about 3 km from the centre of Agrigento, along the Passeggiata Archeologica (SP4).
From Catania (about 2h)
A19 motorway towards Palermo → Caltanissetta exit → SS640 "Strada degli Scrittori" to Agrigento → follow signs for Valle dei Templi.
From Palermo (about 2h)
SS121 then SS189 via Lercara Friddi towards Agrigento → follow signs for Valle dei Templi.
From central Agrigento (about 10min)
Via Passeggiata Archeologica (SP4) to the car parks at the Porta Quinta and Sant'Anna entrances.
From Piazza Armerina and Villa Romana del Casale (about 1 hr 45 min)
About 100 km. From Piazza Armerina head towards Caltanissetta, then join the SS640 "Writers' Road" to Agrigento and follow the signs for the Valley of the Temples. It is the most common pairing: the two UNESCO sites work well over two consecutive days.
From Ragusa (about 2h)
SS115 towards Gela → continue on the SS115 along the coast to Agrigento.
From Caltagirone (about 1h 40min)
SS117 bis towards Gela → SS115 towards Agrigento → follow signs for Valle dei Templi.
From Syracuse (about 2h 45min)
SS115 towards Gela along the southern coast → continue to Agrigento.
Parking
Paid car parks at both entrances. In high season we recommend arriving by 10:00.
By Bus / Shuttle
From Agrigento Centrale station and the town centre, TUA urban buses (lines 1, 2 and 3) stop at the Valley entrances. Regional coach lines connect Agrigento with Palermo and Catania.
By Train
Agrigento Centrale station is about 3 km from the Valley: from there, a short bus or taxi ride takes just a few minutes.
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