Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: TP - Area: Selinunte and Belice Valley
Partanna is a small village located on the crest of a hill, between the rivers Modione and Belice.
It is believed that its name may have originated from its geographical location: "part'amna" as “between the two fumes”.
It was the Grifeo family who built the walls to defend the town and in the fourteenth century they built the marvelous Arab and Norman castle, today the symbol of the city.
What is the best time to visit Partanna?
Partanna 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 Partanna 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.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Partanna
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.
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Partanna. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Selinunte and Belice Valley
