Introduction
The Valle dei Templi watches over a land where Mediterranean cultures blend into unique flavors.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Agrigento e Valle dei Templi:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Agrigento e Valle dei Templi:
Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore
Febbraio-MarzoAgrigento · Nata 1938
Festival folkloristico nella Valle dei Templi.
Fastuca Fest
SettembreRaffadali
Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP.
Carnevale di Sciacca
Febbraio-MarzoSciacca · Nato fine '700
Uno dei carnevali più antichi di Sicilia.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Agrigento e Valle dei Templi represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Agrigento e Valle dei Templi
Thick cream made from dried broad beans, a humble dish rooted in rural tradition.
Couscous with Arab influences, prepared with fish or vegetables.
Almond-based sweets including pasta reale, frutta di Martorana, and other traditional confections.
Traditions & Culture
International folklore festival celebrating the blooming almond trees in the Valley of the Temples.
Patron saint festival featuring the Sagra del Maccu di fave.
UNESCO Heritage
The Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Historical Figures
Nobel Prize in Literature 1934, born near Agrigento.
Born in Porto Empedocle, creator of Detective Montalbano.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Agrigento e Valle dei Templi are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Agrigento
Organizzano la Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore dal 1938, festival folkloristico internazionale nella Valle dei Templi in fiore.
Raffadali
Promuovono il Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP attraverso il Fastuca Fest, celebrando l'eccellenza pistacchicola agrigentina.
Sciacca
Custodiscono uno dei carnevali più antichi di Sicilia, con carri allegorici in cartapesta dal XVIII secolo.
Curiosities
“Agrigento was named Italian Capital of Culture in 2025.”
“The Telamone of the Temple of Zeus stands 7.65 meters tall.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products are found in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples?expand_more
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are home to 4 protected designation products, including: Arancia di Ribiera (PDO), Pistacchio di Raffadali (PDO), Pesca di Bivona (PGI), and Oliva Nocellara del Belice (PDO).
2What should I eat in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples?expand_more
Typical dishes of Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples include: Maccu di fave, Cuscus agrigentino, and Dolci di mandorla. Each dish tells the gastronomic story of this territory.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples?expand_more
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples feature 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: Archaeological Area of Agrigento (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples?expand_more
Notable festivals and events in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples include: Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore (Agrigento, February-March); Fastuca Fest (Raffadali, September); Carnevale di Sciacca (Sciacca, February-March).
5Who organizes the festivals in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples?expand_more
Festivals in Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Agrigento, Pro Loco Raffadali, and the Associazione Carnevale di Sciacca. These organizations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.