Naro, one of the most charming villages in the Agrigento hinterland, stands on a hill overlooking the Naro river valley, offering breathtaking views and a historical and artistic heritage of great value. A city of ancient origins, it preserves traces of the civilizations that have marked Sicily over the centuries, from the Sicani to the Greeks, from the Romans to the Arabs and Normans.
The symbol of Naro is the Castello Chiaramontano, an imposing medieval fortress that dominates the historic center and is one of the most significant examples of 14th-century military architecture in Sicily. Around the castle is an urban fabric rich in churches, noble palaces, and monasteries, including the Cathedral of San Nicola, the Sanctuary of San Calogero, and the complex of Santa Caterina, evidence of a deeply rooted religious and artistic tradition.
Naro is also famous for the Almond Blossom Festival, an internationally renowned event that celebrates spring, peace, and the meeting of peoples, highlighting one of the region’s agricultural excellences: Sicilian almonds. Popular traditions, historical processions, and cultural events enliven the village throughout the year.
The surrounding area, characterized by hills, cultivated fields, and natural areas, lends itself to rural and nature trails, ideal for hiking, cycling, and experiential tourism. The local cuisine, linked to the products of the land and traditional Agrigento recipes, completes an
