Licata

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Licata

State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings

Licata extends along the western part of the Gulf of Gela.
Its coastline is characterized by the presence of gables, walls of white gullies close to the shore where wide beaches alternate with splendid coves.
The coastal strip is indented , the very picturesque port area and the hills are home to the park of the liberty villas.
Licata offers a historical-cultural itinerary of value, thanks to the presence of various archaeological areas and splendid monuments.

What is the best time to visit Licata?

Licata 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 Licata 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 eat

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

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 Licata

Licata and battle of Capo Ecnomo
In the sea adjacent to Licata one of the greatest naval battles of antiquity was fought and a legend is linked to it.
Licata and the liberation of Italy
Licata was the first city freed from fascism, the place from which the liberation of Italy and then of the rest of Europe began.
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