Sant'Angelo Muxaro
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Agrigento surroundings
Sant'Angelo Muxaro is a small village that stands on a hill along the bank of the Platani River.
The first settlements in this area date back to the Iron Age, around the 13th century BC. It dates back to this era an important village inhabited by indigenous populations, identified with the Sicani. The current inhabited center dates back to the 16th century and was probably inhabited by Albanian settlers, who characterized the identity and religious life of the town for several centuries.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sant'Angelo Muxaro
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.
The cultivation of olive and almond trees is very widespread. The local cheeses are excellent, in particular the production of ricotta has a great tradition, to which a festival is also dedicated every year.Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Sant'Angelo Muxaro
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sant'Angelo Muxaro. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
San Biagio Platani
Agrigento surroundings
Raffadali
Agrigento surroundings
Joppolo Giancaxio
Agrigento surroundings
Aragona
Agrigento surroundings
