What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Sant'Angelo Muxaro is a small village that stands on a hill along the bank of the Platani River. The first settlements in this area date back to the Iron Age, around the 13th century BC. It dates back to this era an important village inhabited by indigenous populations, identified with the Sicani. The current inhabited center dates back to the 16th century and was probably inhabited by Albanian settlers, who characterized the identity and religious life of the town for several centuries.
What is the best time to visit Sant'Angelo Muxaro?
Sant'Angelo Muxaro 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 Sant'Angelo Muxaro 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.
Things to do
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Sant'Angelo Muxaro
The feast of the Patron Saint Sant'Angelo Martire is deeply felt by the entire population and is traditionally celebrated in the month of May. Another particularly heartfelt religious festival is the feast of San Giuseppe, also known as the feast of the Cannistri, wooden baskets full of flowers, bread, pasta, oranges, wine and much more. There are various festivals held in the village of Sant'Angelo Muxaro and which celebrate the excellent products of these lands. Among these of particular interest are the Ricotta Festival and the Wild Asparagus Festival.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sant'Angelo Muxaro
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.
The cultivation of olive and almond trees is very widespread. The local cheeses are excellent, in particular the production of ricotta has a great tradition, to which a festival is also dedicated every year.
