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Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples

Agrigento sits high on the hill behind the Port of San Leone. The Valley of the Temples sits in the foreground of olive and almond groves

We ‘motor sailed’ back to Sicily very successfully. With current assist and and a great day we averaged 9 knots – very fast! We crossed the highway of tankers and dodged the fishing boats 😂 it’s quite amazing how in the middle of so much space a boat is right in your path.

The Temple of Concordia

There are 5 temples still intact in the Valley. Dating back to the 4th century BC and built by the Greeks they show us how extraordinary life was then.

The gardens around the Valley of the Temples
A fun photo with Andrea Camillieri- the author of the Inspector Montalbano series that shot Ragusa and surrounds to travel fame

We explored around Agrigento with the piece de résistance being the Cathedral on top of the town – San Gerlando.

In all of these churches that we visit what is mind blowing is the wealth that the Churches owned and displayed.
Incredible painted ceiling from 1000 AD
San Gerlando – simple and imposing
And the view from to clock tower over San Leone and the Valley of the Temples

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2 thoughts on “Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples”

  1. Alexandra Tyrrell Graham's avatarAlexandra Tyrrell Graham on said:

    Hi guys, it looks as though you are having the most amazing time!! Loving the photos and learning from you Jane – your knowledge is amazing!! The boat looks wonderful – totally organise of course and it seems you have had good weather and lots of fabulous ports and side trips.

    We are now in Marina di Marittima at THAT house which according to another agent “everyone knows it can never be sold”!! Only in Italy!! 🤣. Anyway, it is great, certainly has a few challenges (leaving the illegalities aside!😆) but really is a gorgeous place in a stunning setting! Here for another week and then off to Maria di Leuca for another week.

    The boat in Turkey was amazing and really loved being on the water there onboard a stunning Gulet with fabulous people, stunning coast and water, great food and wine … what more does one need???

    Ostuni was lovely for a week including a friends flash 60th – lovely, but, argh!! hard to put heels on!!

    Anyway here are a few snaps! Travel safely and thanks for all your lovely stories!!

    💕

    Hard to get out of bed with a view like this …

    But not always perfect!! Won’t send the video but know you will understand!!

    Even a BBQ!!

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    • janeandrogersadventure's avatarjaneandrogersadventure on said:

      Hi Alex – the holiday continues for us all – how lucky we are. Even to be away from the heat that seems to be surrounding us.
      My cousin is getting off on Thursday and back to the UK which will probably be sweltering – and we are off up the West Coast. Caloforte our first stop after Cagliari. It’s fabulous here too and nice to spend some time ‘in town’ Mark must be heading home soon and you – off to CT? Xx

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