Partanna
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Partanna is a small village located on the crest of a hill, between the rivers Modione and Belice.
It is believed that its name may have originated from its geographical location: "part'amna" as “between the two fumes”.
It was the Grifeo family who built the walls to defend the town and in the fourteenth century they built the marvelous Arab and Norman castle, today the symbol of the city.
It is believed that its name may have originated from its geographical location: "part'amna" as “between the two fumes”.
It was the Grifeo family who built the walls to defend the town and in the fourteenth century they built the marvelous Arab and Norman castle, today the symbol of the city.
Things to do
Tour, Experience, Tastings,...
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Partanna
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 Partanna
Where to stay
Best Offers of Vacation Rental, hotel, B&B where to sleep in Partanna
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Partanna. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Santa Ninfa
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Gibellina
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Montevago
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Castelvetrano
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Salaparuta
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Santa Margherita di Belice
Selinunte and Belice Valley