Contessa Entellina
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Contessa Entellina is a pretty village in the Belice Valley surrounded by large countryside and dense woods and on the northern slopes of the Brinjat hills.
Its territory is famous for its excellent wine production.
Contessa Entellina was founded by a community Albanian in the 15th century, today it is a multi-ethnic, multilingual and multi-religious village and is part of the three Arbëreshë communities of Sicily where the ancient Albanian language is still spoken.
What is the best time to visit Contessa Entellina?
Contessa Entellina 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 Contessa Entellina during the year.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Contessa Entellina
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 Contessa Entellina. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Bisacquino
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Chiusa Sclafani
Palermo surroundings
Sambuca di Sicilia
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Corleone
Palermo surroundings
