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Porto Empedocle is located on the southwestern coast of Sicily, in the province of Agrigento. Originally Porto Empédocle was only a maritime commune called "Marina di Girgenti", an important export center for sulfur, salt and cereals.
The port activity was closely linked to the economic life of Agrigento. Even today Porto Empédocle is one of the major economic centers of the province of Agrigento, especially from a tourist point of view. The port of Porto Empédocle consists of three docks, two to the east and one to the west. It is equipped for the docking of ferries, pleasure boats and hydrofoils.
The proximity of the town offers to passengers all other services: bars, restaurants, supermarkets, various shops. The maritime connections from Port Empédocle to the islands of Lampedusa and Linosa of the Pelagie archipelago are ensured all year round by the Siremar ferry company. The Liberty Lines shipping company uses hydrofoils to and from Porto Empédocle during the high season.
Porto Empedocle ferries About Porto Empedocle
Porto Empédocle, rich in history and culture, alongside the natural beauty, owes its name to the famous philosopher Empedocles. Recognized throughout Italy also as the imaginary city of Commissioner Montalbano, a literary character of the famous Andrea Camilleri who was born and raised there.
Among the most famouse tourist attractions are the Old Port, the historic center of Porto Empédocle, the pyramid-shaped Charles V Watchtower and a panoramic terrace, the “Scala dei Turchi” cliff along the sea.
The beauty of Porto Empédocle is also linked to its beaches with crystal clear waters that alternate free and equipped beaches.
How to reach the boardings
Address: Via Molo, 92014 Porto Empedocle AG
GPS coordinates: latitude 37.2976807567029 longitude 13.5238265991210
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