Trabia is a splendid medieval village nestled on a hill overlooking the Tyrrhenian coast. Due to the beauty of its beaches, the richness of its monuments, its strategic position close to numerous destinations of historical and cultural interest in the Palermo area, it is a sought-after tourist destination in Sicily. The first historical information dates back to '827 and testify to the presence of a farmhouse which was later occupied and fortified by the Arabs. Other documents date back to the year 1154 and attest that thread-like pasta called Itriya was produced in the small village. The current town was founded by Prince Ottavio Lanza, Duke of Camastra in 1635, followed by an urban and architectural expansion that enriched the city with numerous monuments, many of which still exist today. Trabia is a popular seaside destination given the presence of numerous and splendid beaches but it is also an important historical and cultural destination as it preserves important traces of its history: from the remains of the ancient city walls, to the bastion, to the many religious buildings of considerable interest artistic.
What is the best time to visit Trabia?
Trabia 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 Trabia 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
Trabia is mainly known for its splendid beaches: Vetrana beach, with very fine sand and shallow water; the Scoglio beach and the Tonnara beach, pebbly beaches bathed by a clear sea; the seaside areas and the tourist port of San Nicola L'Arena.
Trabia retains a historic center of particular value. The ancient town, where the remains of the ancient surrounding walls are still visible, is accessed through an ancient arch. Worth visiting are: Piazza Lanza, called in dialect a favarèlla due to the presence of ancient wash houses; the great Bastion; the Church of Sant'Oliva, the first built in Trabia at the behest of the Lanza family; the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, from where every year the Corpus Domini procession begins which travels through the streets of the town towards the folkloristic Marunnuzzi, small chapels erected by the inhabitants of the various neighbourhoods; the Mother Church of Santa Petronilla, guardian of a bronze cross considered, due to its engravings, one of the most important examples of Sicilian industrial products; the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie, which houses valuable works of art; Calvary Chapel, hub of the Good Friday celebrations.
Trabia preserves a historic center of particular value. The ancient town, where the remains of the ancient surrounding walls are still visible, is accessed through an ancient arch. Worth visiting are: Piazza Lanza, called in dialect a favarèlla due to the presence of ancient wash houses; the great Bastion; the Church of Sant'Oliva, the first built in Trabia at the behest of the Lanza family; the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, from where every year the Corpus Domini procession begins which travels through the streets of the town towards the folkloristic Marunnuzzi, small chapels erected by the inhabitants of the various neighbourhoods; the Mother Church of Santa Petronilla, guardian of a bronze cross considered, due to its engravings, one of the most important examples of Sicilian industrial products; the Church of the Madonna delle Grazie, which houses valuable works of art; Calvary Chapel, the fulcrum of the Good Friday celebrations. In Trabia there are two castles by the sea: the Lanza castle, located under the central town on the coast; and the Castle of San Nicola l'Arena, built on the rocks of the seaside hamlet. Among the other attractions of the village: the Church of San Nicola L'Arena Mother Church of the small seaside hamlet of San Nicola l'Arena; the Scoglio di Santa Rosalia, a very particular monument built in honor of Santuzza; the old tuna factory, which has now become a resort; Of particular interest is also the hilly area which offers numerous trekking routes immersed in nature: following a route in the Pizzo Trigna nature reserve and Mazzamuto caves it is possible to reach an ancient hunting lodge belonging to the Marquis Artale called 'a Casina.
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Trabia
The feast of the Holy Crucifix is the patronal feast of Trabia, a well-attended event with religious moments, artistic and musical performances, recreational events and the traditional masculiata. The Medlar and Spaghetti Festival instead celebrates the agri-food and culinary excellence of this area with a great event full of musical, cultural and recreational moments. Of particular interest is also the historical procession of June 2nd, in characteristic costumes accompanied by flag-wavers and drummers, which retraces the history of Trabia.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Trabia
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.
Trabia is known as the homeland of spaghetti, an ancient culinary tradition that today represents an excellence of the area. Trabia also boasts an important production of medlars and extra virgin olive oil.
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Trabia
