Sambuca di Sicilia: Arab origins Sicilian heart
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Sambuca di Sicilia is a splendid village of Arab origin surrounded by the vineyards of the Belice Valley.
Sambuca boasts an ancient history that has its roots in the years of Arab domination.
In the past the village was called Zabut in honor of Emir Al Zabut who founded it after the Arab landing in Sicily in 827.
In the streets of the village the Arab influence is still strong and makes the atmosphere of Sambuca di Sicilia even more suggestive.
Sambuca boasts an ancient history that has its roots in the years of Arab domination.
In the past the village was called Zabut in honor of Emir Al Zabut who founded it after the Arab landing in Sicily in 827.
In the streets of the village the Arab influence is still strong and makes the atmosphere of Sambuca di Sicilia even more suggestive.
What to see
Things to do
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Living Nativity Scene in Sambuca di Sicilia
2023 December | 2024 January
2023 December | 2024 January

What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sambuca di Sicilia
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
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Where to stay
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Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sambuca di Sicilia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Santa Margherita di Belice
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Contessa Entellina
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Caltabellotta
Agrigento surroundings
Poggioreale
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Montevago
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Menfi
Selinunte and Belice Valley