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Scala dei Turchi: Agrigento, Sicily

This unusual terraced cliff of marble and sandstone gets its name, which means "Stairs of the Turks" in English, from the marauding Ottoman pirates who used to shelter behind it. The bright white formation separates two beach coves in Agrigento and contrasts strikingly with the marine blue sea. To fully explore its ever-shifting steps without crowds, be sure to arrive early. Also, keep an eye out for young daredevils diving off its peak.