Sicani Villages is a new network of local hospitality players that unites and tells the story of a still unexplored Sicily.
29 towns between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo
The new network of Sicani Villages encompasses a region that stretches from the southern coast to the inland woods, embracing an area of 29 municipalities united under the Sicani Quality Rural District, a vast geographical area between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo.
Small towns and villages suspended in time
The area took its name from the Sicani people, one of the first populations to arrive from the Iberian Peninsula some 4,000 years ago. The area has many natural areas but is also dotted with castles and museums that encapsulate local history and craftsmanship. The small towns and villages are suspended in time, rich in traditions linked to ancient folk rituals and populated by genuine people, just like the products they make and grow there. Simple places, full of contrasts, that can boast many of the region's excellent foods, wines and handicrafts.
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Agrigento will be Italy’s Capital of Culture 2025
A network with quality accommodation facilities that also focuses on accessibility and sustainability in rethinking the use of these small towns and villages to guarantee travellers an authentic immersion. Agrigento, one of the gateways to the Sicani region, will be the Capital of Culture 2025: a clear testimony of this extraordinary area that is starting to emerge and finally finding its own voice.
