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Scala dei Turchi

Realmonte, Sicily, Italy
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Realmonte
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
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Holmdel, New Jersey
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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After seeing Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, your choice of sites in the area is limited. A 20 minute drive from Agrigento , one finds the beautifully unsual scala dei turchi which is a rocky cliff of white color on the edge of this beach...easy to climb and fun to hang out on. My only warning is that if... More

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New York City, New York
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We came here after spending about 4 hours at Valle Dei Templi. We needed a little R & R and a place to cool off (in late April!) so we headed over to Porto Empedocle to dip our feet in the water and go for a walk on the Scala Dei Turchi. How beautiful! It was a windy day, but... More

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ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Hello,while at Agrigento,my book recommended a visit to Scala dei Turchi,,about 15 km from Agrigento.I didn't have a car so wondered whether it was worth trying to get to.A taxi driver quoted me 30 euro return trip with one hour there.Luckily for me I enjoy cycling and managed to get the loan of a bike .Its a huge cliff like... More

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Dallas, TX
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Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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If you're visiting the ruins in Agrigento, this place is definitely worth a stop. Not easy to find, but worth it!

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Helsinki, Finland
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011
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we visited the area in the end of September and the weather was still so warm that we swam and took sun. The white mountain is so unique and climbing it is fun. Water is very clean and under the brown sand you can find a speacial mud. There is a bit to walk up/down but it is worthy the... More

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Attard, Malta
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
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Stumbled upon Realmonte whilst driving along the coast, and noticed the sign saying Scala dei Turchi so decided to check it out. All I can say is that it was well worthy visiting, it’s an extraordinary place with a restaurant at the top serving good fresh fish.

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Poznan, Poland
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011

A must see! Excellent for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and taking outstanding photos.

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Zurich
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011 via mobile

Not to be missed. Great for nice photo shots as well as just for sun bathing. Nice spot for jumps off the rock into the sea!

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Italy
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2010

Scala dei Turchi (The Turkish Staircase) is a place of outstanding beauty . When you look at these rocks you can hardly believe that nature can produce colours and shapes like these . You can find strong contrast between blu sea and white marl cliff and the view is amazing . There’s a peaceful atmosphere and a very beautiful scenery... More

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Wales, UK
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 113 cities Reviews in 113 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2009
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Scala dei Turchi is a unique cliff formation backing a superb beach. Not easy to find, it is really worth the effort of looking for it.

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