10/10 Excellent
James M.
16 May 2025
Excellent location, charming decor, breathtaking view
Raffaele and Luca gave us a warm welcome on our arrival in Agrigento. When they showed us the view from the balcony, our jaws dropped. The entire Valley of the Temples--from the Temple of Athena (formerly Juno) at one end to the Temple of Castor and Pollux at the other end--is visible from the apartment. The online photographs on the VRBO website do not do justice to the panoramic view from the apartment. At night the temples are illuminated. A truly magical sight. The apartment itself is elegantly furnished, remarkably spacious, and conveniently located within easy walking distance of the train station. My partner and I decided to walk from the apartment to the north entrance of the Valley of the Temples. It took us only 45 minutes, on a moderate downhill slope. The walk back up to the apartment took a bit longer but was not arduous--even for us (aged 65). We also enjoyed exploring the city of Agrigento. The Via Atenea is a lively route for an evening's passeggiata. We had the pleasure of meeting Sofia towards the end of our stay. Her balcony is located one floor down from ours, and we were able to converse like neighbours. She was very accommodating when I asked her whether we could leave a few hours later than the official checkout time. (Our Sunday bus to Catania left in the late afternoon.) Since there happened to be no guests booked for that Sunday, Sofia kindly permitted us to stay in the apartment without an additional fee.
James M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025