Floridia
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Floridia is located in the fertile Anapo valley, in the Syracuse hinterland.
The history of Xiridia, today's Floridia, is very ancient. The first settlements date back to the Sicilian period, in the 14th-10th century. BC, as evidenced by some burials found in Contrada Tabaccheddu. In this territory the various dominations that have characterized the history of the island have followed one another but, unfortunately, due to the many wars and destructions, little has survived to the present day.
What is the best time to visit Floridia?
Floridia 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 Floridia 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
Floridia has a valuable historic center dotted with monuments in Sicilian Baroque style.Of particular interest are also the large karst caves, the Necropolis from the Thapsos age, the Cava Rivettazzo Gorge and other sites of archaeological and naturalistic interest .
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Floridia
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 Floridia. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Solarino
Siracusa surroundings
Priolo Gargallo
Siracusa surroundings
Canicattini Bagni
Siracusa surroundings
Melilli
Siracusa surroundings
