Gela: vineyards and Ancient Greece
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Agrigento surroundings
Gela has an ancient history and boasts a rich artistic, cultural and religious heritage.
It was founded in 689 BC. by the Rhodesian-Cretan colonists, it was equipped with temples and palaces and was destroyed in 282 BC by the Carthaginians.
Gela has a long beach of fine and golden sand surrounded by the typical Mediterranean scrub and in some sections preceded by high, clayey walls and limestone.
The sea of Gela, in particular, is an attraction for all lovers of wind surfing and kite surfing.
It was founded in 689 BC. by the Rhodesian-Cretan colonists, it was equipped with temples and palaces and was destroyed in 282 BC by the Carthaginians.
Gela has a long beach of fine and golden sand surrounded by the typical Mediterranean scrub and in some sections preceded by high, clayey walls and limestone.
The sea of Gela, in particular, is an attraction for all lovers of wind surfing and kite surfing.
What to see
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Gela
Living Nativity in Gela
2023 Dec 16,17,21,22,23,28,30 | 2024 Jan 4,5,6,7
2023 Dec 16,17,21,22,23,28,30 | 2024 Jan 4,5,6,7

What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Gela
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Gela
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Gela
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Gela. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!