Official Information
Official regional site: https://parchiarcheologici.regione.sicilia.it/selinunte-cave-cusa-pantelleria/
Official tickets: Available via the park’s “Biglietti” section and official partner CoopCulture.
Address: Via Selinunte, 91022 Marinella di Selinunte (TP), Italy
Map: View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
Open most days with long daylight hours, typically from morning until sunset. Seasonal schedules apply and some areas may close earlier. Always check the official park site for current hours and any access restrictions.
The Archaeological Park of Selinunte is one of the largest classical sites in the Mediterranean, spreading across headlands and valleys on Sicily’s southwest coast. Once a powerful Greek colony, it now offers atmospheric ruins of temples, fortifications and residential quarters framed by sea views and wild vegetation. The park is divided into several main zones: the Eastern Hill with its trio of large Doric temples; the Acropolis, where temples and public buildings line a ridge above the sea; and the Gaggera area with sanctuaries dedicated to deities such as Demeter. Even partially collapsed, the temples’ massive fluted columns and scattered drums communicate the city’s former grandeur. Some structures have been partially re-erected (anastylosis), helping visitors understand their original scale. Because of the park’s size, many visitors use the internal shuttle or rent bicycles, especially in summer. You can easily spend half a day or more moving between zones, lingering for photos at sunset or exploring less-visited corners where wildflowers and lizards animate the stones. Information boards provide basic context, but a guidebook or guided tour is useful if you want to understand urban planning and the conflict with Carthage that led to Selinunte’s destruction. The site is very exposed, with little natural shade and sea breezes that can be deceptive, so sun protection, water and sturdy shoes are essential. Families often appreciate the freedom to wander and the combination of ruins and landscape, while photographers love the silhouettes of columns against the sea and sky. Tickets can cover the full park and sometimes related sites like the Cave di Cusa, where temple stones were quarried. Check the official regional site or CoopCulture page for updated ticket options, opening times, shuttle details and any evening events, such as summer night openings or special tours.