Pastoral of Nardu in Santa Elisabetta

If you are looking for an event, during the Christmas period, that will give you the opportunity to rediscover the ancient Sicilian traditions, then the Pastoral of Nardu in Santa Elisabetta it's what's right for you.

It is one of the oldest popular festivals in the Agrigento area, capable of mixing religious faith with local folklore, giving life to suggestions and moments that will be able to project you into the Sicilian history, making you relive its main stages.

When Nardu's Pastoral takes place in Santa Elisabetta

The Pastoral of Nardu takes place for 6st January, during the day ofEpiphany. A fixed event that has been repeated every year for decades now, becoming an event awaited not only by the inhabitants of St. Elizabeth but also by those who live in nearby municipalities.

This event is also known as Epiphany of Nardu, precisely because it always falls on that day.
The activities take place not only for January 6th but also in the days preceding it, offering entertainment at all times.

Where Nardu's Pastoral takes place in Santa Elisabetta

The Pastoral of Nardu takes place throughout the historic center of Santa Elisabetta, which for this occasion will be set up to host all the numerous activities planned.
You can then walk around the city's points of interest, such as the Church of Santo Stefano, and alternate your visits by stopping to observe the festival's shows and attractions.

What to do at the Pastorale di Nardu in Santa Elisabetta

When we talk about Pastorale di Nardu we are mainly referring to traditions, folklore and good food. By participating in this event you won't have to miss the particular one Nardu's drama. It is a representation in which Nardu, understood as a representation of simplicity and humility, enters the scene with a moment that best embodies the traditions of the territory.

Among the dishes to spoil for this occasion we suggest the Sicilian ricotta, to the point that on the same days, again in Santa Elisabetta, the Festival of Ricotta, excellent to savor both on its own and when used to make Sicilian gastronomic specialties, such as Pasta with ricotta cheese and the very famous Sicilian cannolo.

How to get to Santa Elisabetta for the Pastorale of Nardu

If this event has intrigued you and you would like to participate, know that getting to Santa Elisabetta is really very simple, thanks to the numerous connections it serves, starting from Highway 118 and Provincial roads 17 and 19, also crossed by the buses of Azienda Siciliana Trasporti AST.

By traveling by train you have the opportunity to get directly to Aragona Caldare railway station, located about 10 km. If you are forced to travel by train to reach Sicily, then Palermo's Falcone e Borsellino Airport, which is about 120 km away, may be the solution for you.

Other solutions to get to Santa Elisabetta are offered by the proximity to Agrigento, widely served by connections with the entire Sicilian island.