Hotel Dei Pini

In Porto Empedocle on Sicily’s southern shore, near the beach and within a short drive of the Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi. Close to the Luigi Pirandello House Museum, the port and Agrigento’s historic center, it’s a handy base for beach days and culture trips. Family-friendly property with free self-parking for road-trippers.

One of 130 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and digital channels. Private bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries and bidets. Public spaces include a sun terrace and a garden for laid-back afternoons.

Seasonal outdoor pool, sun terrace and garden to relax in, plus a bar/lounge for evening drinks. On-site restaurant, limited room service and free breakfast keep mornings and dinners easy. Concierge, 24-hour front desk, complimentary Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle (surcharge) are also available.

Business center, conference space and two meeting rooms, with complimentary high-speed (wired) internet to keep meetings running smoothly.

The hotel restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar offers casual drinks; limited room service is available. Nearby dining includes local oyster favorites at Osteria La Lampara for a true Sicilian bite.