What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings
Giarratana is the pearl of the Iblei nestled between the ancient extinct volcano of Monte Lauro and the Santa Rosalia dam.
Before the earthquake of 1693 that destroyed the entire Val di Noto, the town stood further north than the present inhabited. The first new buildings were erected in that same year: the reconstruction began from the churches that were built in the same position they had in the ancient center.
Giarratana with its historic center, "u Cuozzu", for its exceptional historical and cultural value, it was elected "Hyblaean ethno-anthropological asset" by the Superintendency for Cultural Heritage.
What is the best time to visit Giarratana?
Giarratana 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 Giarratana 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.
Church of San Bartolomeo in Giarratana
Ibleo Museum of Emigration in Giarratana
Mother Church of Giarratana
Basilica of Sant’Antonio Abate in Giarratana
U Cuozzu District in Giarratana
Castle of Settimo di Fitalia in Giarratana
Terravecchia Castle in Giarratana
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Giarratana
Roman Villa Orto Mosaico in Giarratana
Villa Rustica dei Margi in Giarratana
Hypogeum of Calaforno in Giarratana
Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Giarratana
Giarratana Carnival
1, 2, 4 Mar 2025
Feast of San Giuseppe in Giarratana
March 2025
MeMu Fest - in Giarratana
Jul 2025
Onion Festival of Giarratana
Aug 2025
San Bartolomeo Fair in Giarratana
Aug 2025
Feast of San Bartolomeo in Giarratana
Aug 2025
Summer festival of San Giuseppe in Giarratana
Sep 2025
Feast of Our Lady of the Snow in Giarratana
Aug 2025
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Giarratana
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.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in Giarratana Click here
