Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Aragona
Aragona
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
The village of Aragona stands on the eastern slopes of Mount Belvedere, in the Platani Valley, in an area characterized by the presence of hundreds of sulfur mines.
The village of Aragona was founded on 6 January 1606 thanks to the licentia populandi obtained by Baldassare III Naselli. The Nasellis governed the town of Aragon until 1812, the year in which feudalism was abolished.
Today the village of Aragon preserves historic buildings and works of notable historical and artistic interest. The village, however, is mainly known for the volcanoes of Macalube, a protected natural area in Sicily which includes a vast clayey territory characterized by the presence of eruptive phenomena.
What is the best time to visit Aragona?
Aragona 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 Aragona 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Aragona
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.
