Giarratana

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.

What to see in Giarratana

Giarratana Tourist Map

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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

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Giarratana

Easter in Giarratana
17 - 20 Apr 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

Giarratana Summer 2024
summer 2025

Feast of Our Lady of the Snow in Giarratana
Aug 2025

Living Nativity Scene in Giarratana
Dec 2025

Feast of S. Antonio Abate in Giarratana
Jan 2026

Giarratana Carnival
Feb 2026

Feast of San Giuseppe in Giarratana
Mar 2026

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What to eat in Giarratana

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

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Giarratana

Legend of the Castle of Giarratana
The legend of the Castle of Giarratana tells of a rich treasure hidden near the castle of the Settimo di Fitalia.

Giarratana: origin of the name
The toponym Giarratana derives from Cerretanum, from the Latin cerrus, or oak.

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