Santo Stefano Quisquina
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Santo Stefano Quisquina is a small village nestled on the slopes of the Serra Quisquina.
The village was born around the Capo Favara spring during the reign of Frederick II of Aragon. In the sixteenth century, under the Barony of Ventimiglia, it reached its maximum splendor and demographic development. Numerous religious buildings date back to this period, such as the suggestive Hermitage of S. Rosalia, the place where the Palermitan Santuzza lived between 1150 and 1162.
Its territory is rich in woods, green pastures and springs of water which justify the presence of numerous drinking troughs and fountains in the town.
What is the best time to visit Santo Stefano Quisquina?
Santo Stefano Quisquina 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 Santo Stefano Quisquina during the year.
What to eat in Santo Stefano Quisquina
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Santo Stefano Quisquina
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.
