Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Avola is a new city of geometric harmony, it is the hexagonal city.
It was built following the terrible earthquake that struck the Val di Noto in 1693 which destroyed the ancient Avola which stood upstream, on the hills of the Iblei. < br> Avola is the city of the almond: the famous variety of the almond pizzuta of Avola is a slow food presidium and is particularly appreciated and used in pastry.
Avola is known and appreciated for the fine wine produced in these areas, the Nero d'Avola.
Avola has an endless beach of very fine sand and a blue and crystalline sea.
What is the best time to visit Avola?
Avola 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 Avola 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 Santa Venera in Avola
Garibaldi Theater of Avola
City Palace in Avola
Lutri Palace in Avola
Church of Sant'Antonino in Avola
Coniglio Palace in Avola
Church of San Giovanni Battista in Avola
Clock tower in Avola
Mother Church of Avola
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Avola
Ancient Market of Avola
Church of the SS. Annunziata in Avola
Church of Santa Maria di Gesù in Avola
Church of the Holy Cross in Avola
Beach of the Marina Vecchia of Avola
Tonnara of Avola
Loggia Beach in Avola
Pantanello Beach in Avola
Almond Museum of Avola
Beach Promenade Tremoli
Roman Villa of Borgellusa
Dolmen of Avola
Gallina Beach In Avola
Rock Oratory in Avola
Ancient Avola
Hermitage of Avola Antica
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Avola
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 AvolaClick here
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Avola. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Siracusa surroundings
Siracusa surroundings
Siracusa surroundings
Siracusa surroundings
