San Cono
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Central Sicily
San Cono stands on the Erei mountains, at the foot of Monte San Marco, surrounded by fertile hills and rows of prickly pears.
Originally it was the ancient feud of Dainamare and Santo Cono, then passed under the property of the most famous Sicilian families, and finally to the Marquis of Floresta who brought it back to life in the eighteenth century with plantations and intensive crops.
There are many valuable buildings, witnesses of its historical events, which enrich the artistic heritage of this town.
San Cono is surrounded by expanses of vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, almond groves, and prickly pear rugoli. It excels in the production of agri-food products.
The production of the Prickly Pear of San Cono DOP has given it the title of capital city of the prickly pear.
Originally it was the ancient feud of Dainamare and Santo Cono, then passed under the property of the most famous Sicilian families, and finally to the Marquis of Floresta who brought it back to life in the eighteenth century with plantations and intensive crops.
There are many valuable buildings, witnesses of its historical events, which enrich the artistic heritage of this town.
San Cono is surrounded by expanses of vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, almond groves, and prickly pear rugoli. It excels in the production of agri-food products.
The production of the Prickly Pear of San Cono DOP has given it the title of capital city of the prickly pear.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... San Cono
Feast of Saint Lucia in San Cono
2023 Dec 13
2023 Dec 13
Carnival in San Cono - Carrivalata
2024 February
2024 February
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in San Cono
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 San Cono
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in San Cono
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of San Cono. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
San Michele di Ganzaria
Central Sicily
Piazza Armerina
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Niscemi
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Aidone
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Mazzarino
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Caltagirone
Central Sicily