Located inside the Valley of the Temples, Kolymbethra Garden is a shaded corner of paradise, where centuries-old olive trees prosper and where the citrus fruits flood the Valley of the Temples with their fragrances. An exceptional garden, where nature is merged with history. You can enjoy a walk on your own or opt for one of our wonderful experiences.
January, February, November and December from 10.00 to 15.00
March and October from 10.00 to 18.00
April, May, June from 10.00 to 18.00
July, August and September: 10.00-19.00 / During Sere FAI events, the site will also remain open in the evening.
Entry half an hour before the site closes.
The timetable may vary in case of events.
In order to visit the Garden, the purchase of an access ticket to the Valley of the Temples is mandatory.
Groups: for group rates minimum 25 paying people and reservation, please click here
During events the price may be subject to change and for FAI and National Trust members supplement on event charge will apply
The Kolymbethra Garden is located inside the Valley of the Temples. The nearest entrance is Porta Quinta. If you are by car, there is a wide toll parking.
By Bus
You can take the bus number 1 and 2 from the train station (Piazza Guglielmo Marconi) or number 3 (Via Vittorio Emanuele). The bus stop is “Templi Porta V” and it’s 400 mt from the Valley entrance. It takes 20/25 minutes.
Agrigento is well connected by train from Palermo and Caltanissetta or by bus from Catania and other cities.
Guided tours are available with prior booking for groups (maximum 50 people) in Italian, English, French, German and Spanish> €50.00 per tour guide
For information and bookings, click here
Visits by schools
School visits are also available: for information, please write to faikolymbethra@fondoambiente.it
The Valley of the Temples offer several opportunities of toll parking. The nearest is Porta V.
At Kolymbethra Garden you can find our famous marmalades. We produce marmalade of blood orange, blond and bitter, lemon, bergamots.
You can find local handicrafts, gifts and typical food products from all over Sicily.
Purchases from the bookshop make a tangible contribution to supporting the work of FAI.
For any further information, please contact: negoziokolymbethra@fondoambiente.it
The Kolymbethra Garden is the perfect place for a pic-nic.
We offer 60 seats with three slot times (at 12:15, 13:15 and 14:15). Take a rest from the Valley of Temple and enjoy your lunch with us. You can have your pocket-lunch or reserve it with us.
The paths are dirt tracks, but are accessible by strollers/pushchairs and, as such, partial visits are possible (taking in only the flat section of the garden). Such visits can only be carried out by prior booking (call +39 335 1229042) to organise access via the northern entrance of the garden. Those with disabilities must always be accompanied by their companion.
- Free wi-fi is available
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Dogs allowed on a leash