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Ancient Greek temple in Segesta 07📷 Derbrauni, CC BY 4.0
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Segesta

Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy

History

A Doric temple standing alone on a hill, with a Greek theatre on the summit above. A shuttle bus climbs to the theatre; go early to avoid the heat.

Nearest town
Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.9413, 12.8317
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • La playaMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Segesta
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • camping NausicaaCampsite
    11 km from Segesta
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  • Camping Lu BaruniCampsite
    12 km from Segesta
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agricampeggio ScopelloCampsite
    14 km from Segesta
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  • camping Lido ValdericeCampsite
    23 km from Segesta
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  • El BahiraCampsite
    25 km from Segesta
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Segesta?

Segesta is in Calatafimi-Segesta, Italy, at GPS 37.9413, 12.8317. It is about 15 km from Scopello.

Can you camp near Segesta?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Porto di Terra, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Segesta?

Segesta is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Sicily: Segesta, Erice and the salt pans and Salt pans, temples and tuna islands – by motorhome through western Sicily from Marsala via Trapani and the Egadi to Selinunte.

What is there to see near Segesta?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zingaro nature reserve (15 km), Tonnara di Scopello (15 km), Stagnone salt pans (32 km) and Selinunte (40 km).

When is the best time to visit Segesta?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)