Sciacca

Sciacca is a town and comune in the province of Agrigento on the southwestern coast of Sicily, southern Italy. It has views of the Mediterranean Sea. The town was founded in the 5th century BC by the Greeks as a thermal spa for Selinunte, and its thermal waters are still valued for their medical properties. Sciacca has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The town is surrounded by the municipalities of Caltabellotta, Menfi, Ribera, and Sambuca di Sicilia. Visitors can explore the town's historic center, which features city walls, bastions, and an old castle. The town's name has been debated, with possible origins including Latin and Arabic roots