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Eraclea Minoa

Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #13 of 18 attractions in Agrigento
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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england
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Detoured en route Selinunte, slightly disappointed but got some good pictures of the cliffs and beach

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Although this lovely little gem is off the beaten track it is well worth the effort making the short trip off the main road. The views are simply stunning and the ruins, although some are under cover, are quite special. There is also a small museum with some interesting pieces of excuisitely fine pottery. It is a special place and... More

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Inverness
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

This isn't just a place to visit if you love Ancient Greek ruins, even though it's wonderful for that. But its location is so perfect that it's worth a visit in its own right. Perched on a snow-white chalk cliff with stunning views of the Med and the local coastline, it is also surrounded by glorious Sicilian countryside, offering panoramic... More

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Paris
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136 reviews 136 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

A small archeological site in a stunning location. Overlooks a wonderful, long beach worth a visit in itself!

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Helsinki, Finland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

We enjoyed a sunny end of September in this beach. The sea was waivy and the water warm. We liked the calm and silence of that place. Some nuissance was given by bees which were quite numerous in the area and admittedly bothered us quite a bit. I believe that during the peaks this area can be crowded. so I... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

We'd read reviews of this site which promised so much - interesting archaeology, stunning beach, gorgeous views - and we were so disappointed. It cost 8 euros (adults) and we stayed about 10 minutes (rubbish value for money compared to Agrigento itself where we had a day and a half at temples and museum for 11 euros). The theatre has... More

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Wales, UK
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009
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If you are interested in the archaeological sites but are tired of jostling with the tour bus crowds, then try Eraclea Minoa. Naturally, there is not as much to see as there is at the main sites, but it is off the main tourist routes and so much, much quieter. And the beach, backed by pure white cliffs, is worth... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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Fossano, Italy
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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