Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
February
Temperatures aren't exactly balmy, but citrus orchards are heavy with fruit, and al-
mond blossoms begin to appear in Agrigento. Carnevale also heats up in places like
Acireale and Sciacca.
Festa di Sant'Agata
One million Catanians follow a silver reliquary of St Agata through the city streets. This
festival takes place from 3 to 5 February and is accompanied by spectacular fireworks.
Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore
Performances of drama and music among the almond blossoms in the Valley of the
Temples on the first Sunday in February (
www.sagradelmandorlo.net
)
.
Carnevale
During the week before Ash Wednesday, many towns stage carnivals. The most flamboyant
are in Sciacca (
www.ilcarnevaledisciacca.com
) and Acireale (
www.carnevaleacireale.com
).
