Avola


What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Avola

State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings

Avola is a new city of geometric harmony, it is the hexagonal city.
It was built following the terrible earthquake that struck the Val di Noto in 1693 which destroyed the ancient Avola which stood upstream, on the hills of the Iblei. < br> Avola is the city of the almond: the famous variety of the almond pizzuta of Avola is a slow food presidium and is particularly appreciated and used in pastry.
Avola is known and appreciated for the fine wine produced in these areas, the Nero d'Avola.
Avola has an endless beach of very fine sand and a blue and crystalline sea.

What is the best time to visit Avola?

Avola can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Avola during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Avola

What to eat in Avola

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Avola

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.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Avola Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Avola

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