Why go
- Comune in Sicily, Italy.
History
Porto Empedocle is a town and comune in Italy on the coast of the Strait of Sicily, administratively part of the province of Agrigento. It was named after Empedocles, a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of the city of Akragas, in his day a Greek colony in Sicily. The primary industries of Porto Empedocle are agriculture, fishing, ironworking, pharmaceuticals and rock salt refining.
Getting there by ferry
Restaurants & places to go
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Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Porto Empedocle, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Porto Empedocle, 0.2 km); routes include Porto Empedocle - Linosa - Lampedusa, Porto Empedocle - Linosa.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Porto Empedocle, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.