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Scala dei Turchi
Rocky cliff on the coast of Realmonte, southern Sicily, Italy
About Scala dei Turchi
The Scala dei Turchi is a rocky cliff on the coast of Realmonte, near Porto Empedocle, southern Sicily, Italy. It has become a tourist attraction, partly due to its mention in Andrea Camilleri's series of detective stories about Commissario Montalbano. The Scala is formed by marl, a sedimentary rock with a characteristic white color, formed from the tests of planktonic foraminifera. They belong to the Trubi Formation, a marine sedimentary unit of Lower Pliocene (Zanclean) age, which were deposited after the Zanclean flood, in which the Mediterranean refilled after having previously nearly completely desiccated during the Messinian salinity crisis.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Scala dei Turchi
Where is Scala dei Turchi?
Scala dei Turchi is in Italy. The nearest city is Agrigento, about 10 km away.
When is the best time to visit Scala dei Turchi?
The most comfortable months to visit Scala dei Turchi are September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Scala dei Turchi?
Yes. The 7-day Sicily plan is about 92 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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