San Cono
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: CT - Area: Central Sicily
San Cono stands on the Erei mountains, at the foot of Monte San Marco, surrounded by fertile hills and rows of prickly pears.
Originally it was the ancient feud of Dainamare and Santo Cono, then passed under the property of the most famous Sicilian families, and finally to the Marquis of Floresta who brought it back to life in the eighteenth century with plantations and intensive crops.
There are many valuable buildings, witnesses of its historical events, which enrich the artistic heritage of this town.
San Cono is surrounded by expanses of vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, almond groves, and prickly pear rugoli. It excels in the production of agri-food products.
The production of the Prickly Pear of San Cono DOP has given it the title of capital city of the prickly pear.
What is the best time to visit San Cono?
San Cono 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 San Cono 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
Tourist Map of San Cono
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in San Cono
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 San Cono. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
San Michele di Ganzaria
Central Sicily
Piazza Armerina
Central Sicily
Niscemi
Agrigento surroundings
Aidone
Central Sicily
