Siculiana: City of the Spouses
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: AG - Area: Agrigento surroundings
Siculiana is a suggestive village located in a splendid position: it boasts a scenic coastline overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and an inland area characterized by a mountainous landscape.
Its origins are very ancient and are lost in myth: according to the historian Cluverio Siculiana was built on the ruins of the ancient Camico, residence of King Cocalo, king of the Sicani, who hosted Daedalus fleeing from Crete. The current inhabited center dates back to around 1425 and was a feud with the title of barony of the Bonanno family of the princes of Cattolica.
The historic center of Siculiana bears witness, with its monuments and works of art, to its ancient history.
Enchanting landscapes and wonderful beaches are preserved within the Torre Salsa Nature Reserve.
What is the best time to visit Siculiana?
Siculiana 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 Siculiana 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
Siculiana Marina Beach
Cannicella Beach in Siculiana
Fungiteddri beach in Siculiana
Calvary Chapel in Siculiana
Church of the Immaculate Conception in Siculiana
Madonna delle Grazie Church in Siculiana
Church of San Vincenzo in Siculiana
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Immaculate in Siculiana
Church of San Francesco D'Assisi in Siculiana
Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova in Siculiana
Pietre Cadute beach in Siculiana
Torre Salsa Nature Reserve
War memorial in Siculiana
Alfani Palace in Siculiana
Agnello Palace in Siculiana
Arab arch in Siculiana
Clock tower in Siculiana
Museum of Memory and Territory in Siculiana
Church of San Lorezo in Siculiana
Baptistery in Siculiana
Sanctuary of the SS. Crucifix in Siculiana
Chiaramonte Castle in Siculiana
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Siculiana
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Siculiana. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Realmonte
Agrigento surroundings
Cattolica Eraclea
Agrigento surroundings
Porto Empedocle
Agrigento surroundings
Raffadali
Agrigento surroundings
