Siculiana
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Agrigento surroundings
Siculiana is a suggestive village located in a splendid position: it boasts a scenic coastline overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and an inland area characterized by a mountainous landscape.
Its origins are very ancient and are lost in myth: according to the historian Cluverio Siculiana was built on the ruins of the ancient Camico, residence of King Cocalo, king of the Sicani, who hosted Daedalus fleeing from Crete. The current inhabited center dates back to around 1425 and was a feud with the title of barony of the Bonanno family of the princes of Cattolica.
The historic center of Siculiana bears witness, with its monuments and works of art, to its ancient history.
Enchanting landscapes and wonderful beaches are preserved within the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve.
Its origins are very ancient and are lost in myth: according to the historian Cluverio Siculiana was built on the ruins of the ancient Camico, residence of King Cocalo, king of the Sicani, who hosted Daedalus fleeing from Crete. The current inhabited center dates back to around 1425 and was a feud with the title of barony of the Bonanno family of the princes of Cattolica.
The historic center of Siculiana bears witness, with its monuments and works of art, to its ancient history.
Enchanting landscapes and wonderful beaches are preserved within the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve.
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Siculiana
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.
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Siculiana
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Siculiana. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Realmonte
Agrigento surroundings
Cattolica Eraclea
Agrigento surroundings
Raffadali
Agrigento surroundings
Joppolo Giancaxio
Agrigento surroundings
Agrigento
Agrigento surroundings
Valle dei Templi
Agrigento surroundings