Discover Palagonia
Discover all there is to see and do in Palagonia. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
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Explore Palagonia
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Palagonia
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Palagonia. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal celebrations and all the festivals in the province of Catania.
Useful tips for your holidays in Palagonia
Follow our advice to make the most of your holiday in Palagonia. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The history of the municipality of Palagonia
The history of the municipality of Palagonia, in the province of Catania, is very ancient as it dates back to the Prehistoric era.
Why visit Palagonia
Il municipality of Palagonia, located in the Metropolitan City of Catania, has just over 15 thousand inhabitants and extends to the southern edge of the Plain of Catania.
The country has one Story very ancient as many finds and sites discovered date back toprehistoric era.
The territory in which Palagonia is located is known above all for its vast citrus groves, from here thePGI red pulp orange of Palagonia.
What to do in Palagonia
Among the places that deserve to be known, the first one should be mentioned Basilica of San Giovanni. A rare example of early Christian architecture dating back to the XNUMXth century AD. Still from the point of view of religious architecture, in Palagonia you can admire the Mother Church dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle , Church of the Crucifix. About 1 km from the center instead, we find the Archaeological Park dated over 10.000 years ago.
Every year in the town there are many events that are organized and which are repeated throughout the year such as, the patronal feast dedicated to Santa Febronia and the Orange Fair. The feast of Santa Febronia it is held on June 24 even if the celebrations last for the whole week. There Orange Festival instead, it is usually held towards the end of March and pays homage to the main product of the territory, the red pulp orange with the PGI mark of Palagonia, known for its intense and unique flavour.
How to get around Palagonia
Palagonia is a small village, as such we don't find many means of public transport, although there are some buses. In any case, it is very easy to move around the municipality on foot, to discover the streets of the village, but also the squares and churches. In our opinion, the ideal is to move with your own means of transport (car, motorbike, bicycle, etc.).
How to get to Palagonia
Reaching the town in the Metropolitan City of Catania is simple, both by car and by train.
Who arrives in the car, from the A19 Palermo-Catania you can take the exit for Sferro-Gerbini, the closest to the center, 19 km away; those who prefer to travel on the train, you can get off at Catania Central Station, where there are buses and shuttles that connect to the center of Palagonia.
Useful numbers
Common
095 7958611
Tourist Info
391 7731483
Municipal police
095 7951780
Emergency medical Service
095 7951650
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.palagonia.ct.it
