One month free travel in Italy - Day 13: Cliffs like stairs - Scala dei Turchi

The Turkish Steps was our second stop in Agrigento. We took a bus from Agrigento's bus terminal (Piazzale Rosselli) and then walked for half an hour to the Turkish Steps (the bus runs are infrequent, so be sure to plan your time well~). Looking at the endless sea, it was really hard to imagine that we were at the southernmost tip of Italy, and that Africa was on the other side. The Turkish Steps are a type of sedimentary rock that was eroded by sea water and wind over the years to create a stair-like appearance. In the past, pirates would anchor their ships close to the shore and then climb up the Turkish Steps. Tourists are not allowed to climb the Turkish Steps now, otherwise they will be punished 🙅🏻♀️. The water here is very clear, probably because of the lower accessibility and relatively low number of tourists. In fact, I found during this trip that the water in the Italian beaches is very clear, and there is almost no garbage in the water or on the beaches. Even if some beaches are crowded, the sea water will not become dirty. One of the reasons is probably because the people and tourists here are willing to protect nature and earth resources🫶🏻🌱 After returning to Agrigento, we took a bus to Catania and continued our journey to the south. -To be continued- 🥪Panini recommendation - food truck near Catania Centrale (next to Stazione food) 🗣️We can choose one meat and three side dishes. The meat is grilled on order and full of gravy. Finally, there are a lot of crispy fries on the panini. The portion is generous. It is a cheap and filling choice! 💰 Average cost per person: about 5-7 euros 🌟 Rating: 4.0/5.0 📍Scala dei Turchi, Italy #freehotelstay