Selinunte Archaeological Park

Great place to admire classic architecture and learn about the historical significance of Greek influence on Sicily. The natural surroundings are fabulous. Visiting early May we experienced flowers in full bloom and it added just another dimension to the experience. There is a lot of walking to be done and you can easily spend the whole day here, so stock up on water and food. However, if you are in hurry it is sufficient if you visit the Temple E and surroundings, which offer great exploration and sightseeing opportunities. You can get around with a child carrier without major problems, as most temples are accessible via paved or dirt sidewalks. If you are into ancient history, you will certainly like this place.

Jaw dropping.

At the entrance, we thought that the prices may have been a little steep. However, once around the first corner, it suddenly became worth it.

The depth and meaning of the temples and towns are quite amazing. And they’re not roped off. You can literally walk in every bit of each building and pile or ruins.

I’d strongly advise on the transfer shuttle option, especially in summer. On a cool day, the 10km walk would have been nice, but not today.

An absolute must experience. Agrigento might get all the big reviews, but Selinunte is equally as mesmerizing without the crowds. You can even rent bikes to travel amongst the ruins. Otherwise…walking/hiking shoes!
Selinunte is on the coast. Beautiful view of beaches on southern side of ruins. My next vacation!!
There is a small cafe adjacent to the southern most ruin. Stop for a cappuccino and enjoy the view. Excellent hike by the way.
Easy one hour drive from Marsala. We drove from Marsala to Selinunte and then continued (1.5 hr) to Agrigento. After ~3 hours in Agrigento we pushed to Ragusa. Long day!

Fantastic Archaeological park with a couple of temples. There are 3 areas that are 2.5km apart, so get the golf cart to take you between parks. Well worth the visit!

A very well organised place, worth a visit. The grounds are in a truly good condition considering they date back to 600-250 BC.
The park is 10km, but you have an option to pay for a short or long way shuttle. The short takes you to the 2nd location, the long to the third as well; and back of course. We opted for the long way with shuttle included and paid €44 for 2 people. There are toilets and refreshments available at each location. We read a few information boards and spent roughly 2-2.5 hours there. Most of the information is displayed in English as well.

We managed to walk around, we didn't take their mini bus. If the weather isn't too hot it's doable. I'd recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses and wear comfortable walking shoes.

There are 3 temple sites to see. First 2 are absolutely worth visiting. Third one adds significant hike. Will cost 10 euro to walk there and back...good for a few hours and lots of energy...not recommended for people who aren't into long and hilly walks without shade and without water or who are impaired. If you want to see all 3 sites, it will cost €22 if you want a ride there and back, which is highly recommended since it is 5 km there and 5 km back. The third site has less to see, but it is still very cool, highly recommend if you pay for the ride (by golf cart which is quite fun actually)!! The audio guide is 5 eur extra we skipped and didn't feel we missed out.

Similar to the Valley of the Temples, although much bigger in area, this park has quite a few things to see! From temples to old city ruins and rumbles, it is an experience you can not miss!
Walking through the whole park is quite time-consuming (options to get taxi) but, you actually get to see and feel how the Greeks of the time used to go on about their days.

I enjoyed this site much more than The Valley of the Temples. It was less crowded and the buildings are more accessible. The cost is cheaper and parking was free and spacious. Even the obligatory tourist shops were better quality and had nicer items. If you can only do one site, I recommend this one.

Arrived at 4pm €10 per person and due to large site there is transport. I recommend a map at €3 as within short distance there is 3 sites with good path and then you can go inside for drinks and exhibitions to cool off then walk over to other locations due to its size pick up bottles of water and yes toilets on site

A well-kept park (be prepared to walk, or else hire a golf cart to get around, the park is huge). A visit to the museum is a must.

Bring plenty of water, good hiking shoes or boots, and plan on spending 3 to 4 or more hours here, I highly recommend getting the audio guide. If you have difficulty getting around or somewhat physically challenged, then I would suggest paying for the shuttle service. There is plenty of off-street parking. Thanks, Rick. Jan 1st, 2024

Great place to look at ruins. The museum is interesting. We did the long tour.

Free on Sundays. Shuttle available, we did not have to wait long for each shuttle (12€ pax). Lacking some explanation along the path.. maybe the audio guide would add more, we did not take it. Otherwise great archeological park, with beautiful buildings and one of biggest I’ve been at, should take around 3h to see all with shuttle in between spots.

Stunning. The ruins themselves are beautiful, of course, but you also have a view of the sea, which takes your breath away. We did not want to pay 12 euros for the shuttle (mini golf cart) so we walked everywhere. It was pretty hot, so make sure you bring plenty of water. We had granita at the place there and it was sooooo good! All in all a great experience, I personally preferred it to the Valley of the Temples because there was more greenery.

Very well preserved the main temple of Hera, plus a lot of remainings of other temples. Great view to the sea. Small nice museum. Shuttle is recommended. There is also two small cafes there with coffee, arancini, cookies, and gelato. Very good museum shop. Big parking.

Huge archaeological site going back to at least 700 BCE. It has a nice museum and different displays that help to explain how the stones were quarried, moved, and assembled.

If you are not extremely fit, then I would strongly suggest paying extra for the golf cart service that will take you from place to place, but you need to decide on this when buying your entrance ticket.

The bathrooms on site can use some modernization and in the spot we visited they need locks on the doors, but that is the most critical thing I can come up with.

They offer headsets in multiple languages that will help you understand what you are looking at, but I think that offering private guided tours might also be helpful.

Fabulous facility. I am in AWE. It is fantastic and remarkable.

One (or maybe both) of the temples was partially reconstructed

The size and immensity is inspiring.

Great place with historical touch. Make sure to bring some drinking water with you and proper walking shoes especially if you plan to walk instead of considering hop on bus. You'll take some great pictures along your way no doubt.

One of the many must see archeological sites on Sicily. The main temple, where there are only ruins left is out of this world. The sheer scale is breathtaking.
You can get a golf buggy shuttle service to get to the acropolis and the sanctuary but it's also manageable to walk.
Friendly staff throughout. Can wait to visit again in a few years time.
Oh, and if you got extra time, there is a quarry nearby where there are still unfinished column drums. Sadly missed this one. Next time for sure.