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Agrigento, Italy

Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, capital of the province of Agrigento. As of 2025, with a population of 55,227, it is also the largest city in the province, 10th-largest in Sicily and 115th-largest in Italy.

Type CityPopulation 55,227

Why go

  • Comune in Sicily, Italy.
  • Served by Aviosuperficie Agrigento.

History

Agrigento is a city on the southern coast of the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy, capital of the province of Agrigento. As of 2025, with a population of 55,227, it is also the largest city in the province, 10th-largest in Sicily and 115th-largest in Italy.

Airports

Aviosuperficie Agrigento 10 km to the centre
Agrigento, 82, IT
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Getting there by ferry

Porto Empedocle
Ferry terminal · 4.8 km from the centre
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Porto Empedocle - Linosa - Lampedusa
Ferry route
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Porto Empedocle - Linosa
Ferry route · Siremar
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aviosuperficie Agrigento. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Porto Empedocle, 4.8 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 Agrigento, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Tours & experiences