San Cono, a small village in the Catania hinterland, is nestled among hills and countryside cultivated with fruit and vineyards. The historic centre preserves traditional churches and buildings, witnesses to local history and traditions. The surrounding area is ideal for rural, food and wine, and nature trails, making San Cono a perfect destination for those seeking authenticity, culture, and genuine landscapes of inland Sicily.
Fico D’India San Cono
San Cono celebrates its symbolic fruit every year with the Prickly Pear Festival, an event that turns the town into [...]
Food festivals and fairs in Sicily
In Sicily, food is an integral part of the culture, traditions and everyday life of its communities. Food festivals and [...]
The Sicilian Prickly Pear
The history of opuntia ficus indica, the botanical name for the prickly pear, goes back to the fifteenth century, when [...]
