We arrived in Agrigento by bus (Salvatore Lumia - http://www.autolineelumia.it/) from Sciacca. It took just over 90 minutes, terminating in the centre of town. During the journey the bus driver looked like he was going to blow a fuse. There was a small group of youngsters at the rear of the bus making noise; chatting, singing, and laughing, the driver obviously didn't appreciate being disturbed as he admonished them a couple of times to no avail. Once he motioned that he would throw them off of the bus if they didn't quieten down. Laura and I were waiting for the driver to stop the bus and kick them off, but the youngsters made it to their destination unscathed.
When we arrived in Agrigento, we walked to our rented studio apartment, off-loaded our bags, and headed to the nearest supermarket. Having spent the previous few days not eating well, we needed to get some vegetables, and other good food inside us.
Staying in Agrigento:
I had booked us 3 nights in a studio apartment from Easy Apartments Agrigento, Traversa Ortolani 21 (http://easyapartments.it), but when we arrived it worked out we would be leaving on a Sunday, so I extended our stay to 4 nights. Before we arrived the owner was super helpful sending me a ViaMichelin map link with directions from the bus station to his office, and also a bus timetable from Sciacca to Agrigento. When we arrived, the owner was equally helpful in person. He let us check-in early, gave us a town map, and lots of useful local information.
Positive Points:
1. Washing machine, and microwave with a grill, in the kitchenette.
2. Good sized bedroom
3. Location, central but quiet.
Negative Points:
1. Very small wall-mounted T.V.
2. Limited cookware in the kitchenette
3. Very small fridge
Eating in Agrigento:
We ate like kings while in Agrigento. We ate every meal, cooked by me, in our rented studio apartment. Just up the road was a small supermarket, with a couple of fruit and vegetable stalls just on the street out the front. The supermarket and market stalls served us well, and even closer to our studio apartment was a good butchers shop (Macelleria Calandra). Mmm, the chicken and lamb chops we purchased from there were both excellent.
Drinking in Agrigento:
Nero D'Avola 2010, Baglio Berribaida - http://www.baglioberribaida.it
An easy drinking wine. Deep ruby colour in the glass. On the nose slight floral and herb hints. On the palate it was light and fresh, with sour cherry and plum notes. Finish very short.
6/10
Summary:
Most people go to Agrigento so that they can visit the 'Valley of Temple'. We are not most people. Neither of us were feeling great during our stay, so doing any excess walking was not something we needed, plus the idea of using public transport to get to the temples put us off of visiting. We needed rest and some healthy food, and that is exactly what we got. Our bodies are our temples and we gave them many good offerings. We didn't completely miss out on the temples though, as our bus left Agrigento for Licata it drove right past them all. ;)
Useful links:
General site for Sicily
Comune di Agrigento
Other Bloogers on Agrigento:
Lucky 2B Here - The Valley of Temples, Agrigento, Sicily
Tangerine Travels - Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
When we arrived in Agrigento, we walked to our rented studio apartment, off-loaded our bags, and headed to the nearest supermarket. Having spent the previous few days not eating well, we needed to get some vegetables, and other good food inside us.
Staying in Agrigento:
I had booked us 3 nights in a studio apartment from Easy Apartments Agrigento, Traversa Ortolani 21 (http://easyapartments.it), but when we arrived it worked out we would be leaving on a Sunday, so I extended our stay to 4 nights. Before we arrived the owner was super helpful sending me a ViaMichelin map link with directions from the bus station to his office, and also a bus timetable from Sciacca to Agrigento. When we arrived, the owner was equally helpful in person. He let us check-in early, gave us a town map, and lots of useful local information.Positive Points:1. Washing machine, and microwave with a grill, in the kitchenette.
2. Good sized bedroom
3. Location, central but quiet.
Negative Points:
1. Very small wall-mounted T.V.
2. Limited cookware in the kitchenette
3. Very small fridge
Eating in Agrigento:
We ate like kings while in Agrigento. We ate every meal, cooked by me, in our rented studio apartment. Just up the road was a small supermarket, with a couple of fruit and vegetable stalls just on the street out the front. The supermarket and market stalls served us well, and even closer to our studio apartment was a good butchers shop (Macelleria Calandra). Mmm, the chicken and lamb chops we purchased from there were both excellent.
Drinking in Agrigento:Nero D'Avola 2010, Baglio Berribaida - http://www.baglioberribaida.it
An easy drinking wine. Deep ruby colour in the glass. On the nose slight floral and herb hints. On the palate it was light and fresh, with sour cherry and plum notes. Finish very short.
6/10
Summary:
Most people go to Agrigento so that they can visit the 'Valley of Temple'. We are not most people. Neither of us were feeling great during our stay, so doing any excess walking was not something we needed, plus the idea of using public transport to get to the temples put us off of visiting. We needed rest and some healthy food, and that is exactly what we got. Our bodies are our temples and we gave them many good offerings. We didn't completely miss out on the temples though, as our bus left Agrigento for Licata it drove right past them all. ;)
Useful links:
General site for Sicily
Comune di Agrigento
Other Bloogers on Agrigento:
Lucky 2B Here - The Valley of Temples, Agrigento, Sicily
Tangerine Travels - Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
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