An evocative mix of ancient ruins, Baroque architecture and sparkling blue beaches encompass the Province of Agrigento in Sicily’s often overlooked southwest coast. Jaw-dropping coastlines of turquoise waters and sandy white beaches fringe the historic inland that boasts some of the island’s most astonishing attractions. Curious travellers are enticed by the city of Agrigento, the capital and agricultural hub of the region. A visit to the storied Valley of the Temples is awe-inspiring as history enthusiasts marvel at the temples of Hercules, Juno, Zeus, and Concordia at one of the world’s most illustrative archaeological sites from the classical Greek period. Other must-see sights include medieval villages, quiet port towns, the Stair of the Turks (a limestone staircase set on the coast of Realmonte) and countless restaurants that offer mouthwatering seafood, cheese, and wine.