lina

We only have time in Sicily to visit either Selinunte or Agrigento for the Greek ruins. I understand that the ruins of Agrigento are much more extensive, but that is not as important as the overall experience and setting for us. Any recommendations?

Richard

I thought Selinunte was more impressive, simply because it was pretty much intact and gives you a scale of these places. Agrigento was interesting, but in ruins. I guess I had to see Selinunte before I could appreciate Agrigento.

richard j vicek

Good evening, Lina <BR>They are so close, would do both! <BR>If not Selinute then Agrigento. <BR>Richard of Hickory Hills, Il..

Dianne

Both were impressive, but I preferred Selinunte because the temples weren't roped off or under restoration. You could climb on and around everything. <BR>That made it a lot more fun to explore than Agrigento. There was a nice beach too.

lina

Thanks, everyone, for your input - very helpful. Did any of you stay at Marinella, the beach town next to Selinunte? Or go to Mazara del Vallo on the coast a little to the north?

Joanna

Another vote for Selinunte. The ruins there are undergoing some restoration work at present and the antiquarium (small museum) is being upgraded - it wasn't even open when I was there! <BR> <BR>I lunched at the (only?) seafood restaurant at Marinella and it was very enjoyable. <BR> <BR>Marsala isn't too far away for an overnight stay. <BR> <BR>Agrigento was very interesting too, but crowded with tourists when I was there (September).