driving from palermo to sciacca

Old Apr 26th, 2015, 06:04 AM
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driving from palermo to sciacca

in late may my wife and i are driving from palermo to sciacca which appears to be less than a 2 hour drive. we enjoy wandering as we travel. any recommendations on small villages or other to see along the way?

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Old Apr 26th, 2015, 06:59 AM
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Divert to Selinunte---best Greek ruins in Italy.
We did that route in reverse in 2005.

Here are some pics:
http://www.slowphotos.com/photo/show...at=3828&page=2
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Old Apr 26th, 2015, 07:21 AM
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thank you bob, i remember you from my planning several months ago. you really know sicily!!
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toledodd,

I also visited Selinute (inspired by bob's TR) and really enjoyed it. It's relatively uncrowded, a large open site. You can actually walk in the one temple that remains standing and the views to the sea are beautiful.

Be sure to either walk or drive out to the acropolis site nearer the sea. It's very cool to wander the ancient streets, see the building ruins and the protective walls. Since you have a car, just remember you can drive out there if pressed for time or if you don't feel like hiking out. It's not a hard walk, but a bit of a distance.

If you have time to stay in the area, I would again highly recommend La Foresteria Planeta Estate, but I believe you already have your lodging set. They also have an excellent lunch/wine tasting (res required) that I am sorry I didn't have time for.

Buon viaggio! I wish I was going again.
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Depending on your timing, you might be able to visit Segesta before Selinunte. I did.
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