Ribera: blond Orange and Sea


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Ribera

State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings

Ribera is a splendid town renowned for the presence of marvelous beaches, splendid waters and uncontaminated territories.
It was founded in 1627 by the prince of Paternò, Luigi Guglielmo Moncada, and bears the name of the prince's wife: Maria Afan de Ribera .
Ribera has great historical and artistic beauties that enrich its historic center
Ribera is the city of oranges: geographical position, favorable climate and abundance of water allowed the development of a flourishing agriculture. There are several Slow Food presidia present in its territory.

What is the best time to visit Ribera?

Ribera 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 Ribera 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 Ribera

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 Ribera

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