Once you’re down there, make a right until you’re up close.Īn important note: Due to years of tourists disrespecting the area (graffiti, trash, etc.) you can no longer climb onto the Turkish Stairway. Note: there’s a lot of stairs and walking to get down to the beach. View from below: To get closer look at the Scala, you’ll have to head down to the beach. You’ll see the sign and walking path above. Once you see the signs noting “Scala dei Turchi” keep following them until you see a few different “vista point” areas. View from above: There are various viewpoints from above. So here’s what you’ll want to do: view the Scala from above and from below. I’ll 100% admit that due to the lack of clear articles on where to go and what to do, we spent a lot of time walking around wondering if we were in the right spot. We parked in the first lot we found at the very entrance of the area. Once you’ve parked, that’s when you can start exploring.
Parking: I recommend finding a parking lot to just park in when you arrive (they are all noted). This is because there are plenty of different entrance points from different restaurants and areas. Once we got there, that’s where the confusion began because there are plenty of signs that say “Scala dei Turchi” in all sorts of directions. We used Google Maps to find the destination. Located in the Southwest of Sicily in the Agrigento region, the Scala dei Turchi is technically in the town of Realmonte.ĭriving time from the largest Sicilian cities: Logistics: Location, Getting there, & Parking They used the “Scala” as a way to get to land and take over villages in the surrounding areas. How did the Scala dei Turchi get its name? Back in the 1500s, the area was overrun with Saracen pirates (who were mistakenly called Turks). Keep reading for everything you need to know for visiting the Scala dei Turchi. A visit to a Scala makes for the perfect day trip or stop while you’re in the Valley of Temples (Agrigento region).
Over millions of years, the rock developed ridges that look like a stairway. Its natural beauty a wave of pure white marl cliffside overlooking the sea is something completely unique. The Scala dei Turchi, also known as the “Turkish Steps” is one of Italy’s top tourist attractions.
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