Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct
Typical Duration
9-10 nights
Price Range
From $4,119 pp
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
Yes
Gateway to Sicily's ancient Greek ruins and archaeological treasures, particularly the nearby temples of Agrigento and access to the Aeolian Islands.
Cruises that visit Porto Empedocle
- cruises to Porto Empedocle
- Porto Empedocle sailings
- Porto Empedocle cruises
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
Build Your Day in Porto Empedocle
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 2:00 PM
Usually about 6 hours ashore
Getting around:
Valley of the Temples
10/10 one of the best things to do in Sicily.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Centro Commerciale Città dei Templi
Expertly spaced out shops, quite clean and plenty of choices.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Lounge Beach Scala dei Turchi
Beautiful bar and eating area that looks over the beach and out to sea.
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Casa Natale di Luigi Pirandello e Tomba
A small museum of the writer Pirandello.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Lido Majata
No delivery
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Sun
Temple of Heracles
Beautiful archaeological site.
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Sun
Osteria Expanificio
Happy hour food·Private dining room·Vegan options
Open · Closes 11 PM
Il Re di Girgenti
Good parking and for a Michelin star restaurant it has very good prices.
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Riserva Naturale di Punta Bianca
A small beach and places to swim and snorkel.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Ristorante Golden beach Porto Empedocle
Great food, lovely service, and a very pleasant atmosphere.
Open · Closes 11 PM
BAR FANTASY
One of my favourite bar and best street food very close to AGRIGENTO!
Open 24 hours
Cotti Al Forno
Casual counter service with lots of ready-made vegan options (contorni).
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Ristorante Coltello & Forchetta di Sergio Stagno
Beyond the food, the atmosphere was enhanced by the exceptional staff.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Osteria Al Timone
Our Sicilian friends took us here for a late lunch.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Spiaggia di Giallonardo
Picnics·Dogs allowed
Open 24 hours
Hotel Villa Romana
They speak English, which is enormous advantage in Italy.
Ristorante - Trattoria Cu Mangia Fa Muddrichi
Highly recommend going there: The food and the prices for it are amazing!
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Spiaggia di San Leone
Very nice beach, easy to reach,water was warm and atmosphere was nice
Open 24 hours
Bar Fratelli Plano
Well located between Porto Empedocle and Sciacca.
Open 24 hours
Mariterra Ristorante Pizzeria
Very good fresh Italian pizza and super fresh seafoods starter.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Bar Tabacchi Al Porto
Rooftop seating·Outdoor seating·Great cocktails
Sapore di Mare
I went to eat here and food quality is superb!
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Spiaggia di Capo Rossello
Fine sand large beach with cristal clear water, a pleasure to swim.
Open 24 hours
Centro Le Rondini
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
La Grotta di Vigata
Fresh sea food, big portion, good price.
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Bar Kennedy
Great cocktails·Food at bar·Dogs allowed
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Ristorante Charme
We had here the best seafood served in Sicily.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Lido Azzurro
Open · Closes 12 AM
Awr Market
Closes soon · 9 PM
Scrusciu du Mari Caffè -Bistrot- Fish Restaurant
Everything was delicious, we even went back for dinner on the same day.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Cafè Elisir
I had orange, almond and ricotta which I highly recommend.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Antica Panineria Vigata
Very nice food to eat quick and very filling.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Lido Marinella
Great beach in October.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Bellavia
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 4:30 PM Mon
Il Centesimo
In-store shopping·Delivery
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
ZAZÀ Bottega Bistrot
Delicious food, very good service, not expensive, clean restaurant.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Al Bivio Wine bar restaurant "Mini Market"
Very tasty food, we order pasta woth sea food and grilled fish.
Open 24 hours
Ristorante La spiaggetta
Cheap but good food.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Osteria di fuori porta
Insanely amazing views, services and food.
Open · Closes 11:30 PM
Unieuro City
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Carusu Restaurant
Michelin class food presentation and quality
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Spiaggia Porto Empedocle
Very wide and almost empty...great for relax and windsurfing
Open 24 hours
Oveja Negra
The service was lovely and I had the best pasta with veggies.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Ittica Panineria Dei Sapori Ed Altro
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Open · Closes 1 AM
Porticciolo
Very tasty and a very “competitive” price!
Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Taverne Infantino
We had shrimp risotto and oyster and mussel pasta.
Open · Closes 11 PM
Duci Duci
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Open · Closes 2 AM
Borgo delle Pietre
It is located in the countryside above Porto Empedocle.
Statua di Pirandello
Open 24 hours
LoMa Restaurant
Delicious Sicilian food, excellent service.
Open · Closes 11 PM
IL CARRETTO AGRIGENTO
The side dishes are stellar and the wine pairs perfectly with the meat.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Madame Baguette
Located on a nice square, definitely recommend
Open · Closes 12 AM
Cimino Alta Moda
Closed · Opens 4:30 PM Mon
Panineria Bongiorno
If you’re looking for authentic paninis, this is the place Trust me!!!!
Closed · Opens 7:30 AM Mon
navigo ristobar
Excellent food and service, especially Robert, an excellent professional!
Open · Closes 11 PM
Giò Bar di Cammalleri Gaspare Snc
Very nice staff, with a large choice of cocktails 🥰 Grazie 1000 ☀️
Open · Closes 2 AM
Statua del Commissario Montalbano
Open 24 hours
Solemar Club
Dine-in·Drive-through·No delivery
Open 24 hours
La perla del mare Ristorante
Dine-in
Open · Closes 11 PM
Kiross Risto Pub
Great cocktails·Live music·Dogs allowed
Open · Closes 1 AM
Panineria M'appititta
Very tasty panini with fresh bread for 3-5eur each.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Il kikko caffe store
Delivery·No takeout
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Porto Empedocle Port
Pietro Leone
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Tropical Beach
Open 24 hours
Cantiere Nautico Marine Club
Food at bar
Open · Closes 11 PM
IL BOX di Verruso Calogero
In-store pickup
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
ramos pub
Great for a relaxing drink
Open · Closes 12 AM
Spiagge del Caos
Piazza Empedocle
Open 24 hours
Via Roma Under 16
Closed · Opens 4:30 PM Mon
Gesù sul legno della croce
Close to scale dei turchi and Valle degli templi.
Open 24 hours
Marine Work Club Nautico
Great drinks, view, and vibes.
Open · Closes 12 AM
Caffè Imperatore Store
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Faro Porto di Porto Empedocle (Molo di Girgenti)
Open 24 hours
Spiaggia la Madonnina
Open 24 hours
Punta Piccola
Open 24 hours
ROTONDA DEI 4 ELEMENTI
Open 24 hours
Caffè caffè
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
MONUMENTO AI CADUTI DEL MARE
Open 24 hours
Centrale elettrica di Porto Empedocle
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Porto Empedocle
Porto Empedocle serves as a charming port of call in Sicily's Mediterranean coast, with three distinguished cruise lines—PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Emerald Cruises, and Atlas Ocean Voyages—regularly calling here. With around 20 upcoming cruises and predominantly nine-night itineraries, this Sicilian port offers excellent connectivity to some of the Mediterranean's most captivating destinations, including Valletta, Syracuse, Trapani, and the picturesque Lipari islands. The port experiences peak activity during the shoulder and summer months, with October, May, November, June, and August drawing the most cruise traffic.
Stepping ashore at Porto Empedocle, you'll discover a gateway to Sicily's rich archaeological heritage and coastal charm. The town itself provides authentic local flavor, while its strategic location makes it an ideal launching point for exploring nearby Agrigento's legendary Valley of the Temples or venturing further afield to the stunning Sicilian coast. Whether you're joining a cruise here or enjoying a port day between Mediterranean destinations, Porto Empedocle offers the perfect blend of accessibility and authentic Sicilian experience.
Stepping ashore at Porto Empedocle, you'll discover a gateway to Sicily's rich archaeological heritage and coastal charm. The town itself provides authentic local flavor, while its strategic location makes it an ideal launching point for exploring nearby Agrigento's legendary Valley of the Temples or venturing further afield to the stunning Sicilian coast. Whether you're joining a cruise here or enjoying a port day between Mediterranean destinations, Porto Empedocle offers the perfect blend of accessibility and authentic Sicilian experience.
Cruise Lines at Porto Empedocle
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (15 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (10 cruises)
- Aurora Expeditions (2 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
