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Sagra del miele (Honey Festival)
location_onSortino, Siracusa e Dintorni
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Date
September 26 – September 28, 2026
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Free
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Everyone
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The Sagra del Miele in Sortino is an unmissable event for anyone eager to discover the authentic treasures of Hyblaean Sicily. For over 40 years, this festival has celebrated the honey that has made the Sortino territory famous since ancient times, when Virgil, Ovid, and Theocritus praised its virtues in verse. Every year, during the first weekend of October, the village comes alive with dozens of beekeepers sharing their golden treasures with more than fifty thousand visitors, creating a magical and convivial atmosphere. The Sagra is a complete sensory journey that goes far beyond simple tasting. Visitors can sample honey in all its traditional culinary creations: from 'piretti', hard, crunchy biscuits flavoured with honey, to 'sfingi', fried dough drizzled with honey, along with 'sanfurricchi' (cooked honey sweets) and 'spiritu ro fascitraru', the artisanal beekeepers' liqueur known for its intense and distinctive flavour. Alongside gastronomic delights, the festival features a rich programme of cultural activities, shows, and live music celebrating local heritage. A must-visit stop is the traditional beekeeping house-museum, the 'Casa do' Fascitraru', where you can delve into the millennial history of this craft and the surrounding Hyblaean culture.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Sortino Honey Festival take place?expand_more
The Honey Festival takes place from September 26 to 28, 2026. The event is traditionally held on the first weekend of October, so be sure to check the exact dates before planning your visit.
Which traditional honey-based treats should I try?expand_more
The main delicacies are 'piretti' (honey and almond biscuits), 'sfingi' (fried dough drizzled with honey), 'sanfurricchi' (cooked honey candies), and 'spiritu ro fascitraru', a traditional beekeepers' liqueur. Pure honey in various local varieties is also widely available.
How many visitors attend the festival?expand_more
The Sagra del Miele in Sortino attracts over fifty thousand visitors each year, filling the village streets to taste local delicacies and enjoy numerous cultural and musical events.
Is there a museum to visit?expand_more
Yes, you can visit the traditional beekeeping house-museum known as 'Casa do' Fascitraru', where you can discover the ancient history and techniques of Hyblaean beekeeping.
What are the origins of Sortino honey?expand_more
Sortino's Hyblaean honey has been celebrated since classical antiquity, praised by Roman poets such as Virgil and Ovid, as well as the Greek poet Theocritus. Sortino's honey-making tradition runs deep, preserving artisanal techniques across centuries.
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