Buccheri
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Buccheri is a small medieval village located in the heart of the Iblei Mountains, perched on the slopes of Mount Lauro. It is a country rich in history and houses archaeological evidence that tells of the passage of Sicilians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines.
Over the centuries the country had a great development but the terrible earthquake of 1693 almost completely destroyed the ancient inhabited. Following the reconstruction Buccheri was embellished with small Baroque treasures that increase the value of this small village.
Buccheri boasts a prestigious agri-food production and an excellent food and wine tradition: Buccheri extra virgin olive oil, meats, cured meats, mushrooms and truffles.
What is the best time to visit Buccheri?
Buccheri 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 Buccheri 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
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Buccheri
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 Buccheri. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Buscemi
Siracusa surroundings
Palazzolo Acreide
Siracusa surroundings
Ferla
Siracusa surroundings
Monterosso Almo
Ragusa surroundings
