Discover Roccamena
Discover all there is to see and do in Roccamena. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Roccamena
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Roccamena
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Roccamena. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Palermo.
Useful tips for your holidays in Roccamena
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Roccamena. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The exclamation that created Roccamena
The beautiful town of Roccamena, in the province of Palermo, today has about 1600 inhabitants, but its history dates back to a few centuries ago.
Why visit Roccamena
The municipality of Roccamena is located in the metropolitan city of Palermo has about 1300 inhabitants and rises 480 meters above sea level.
Although Roccamena has origin close in the past, the whole surrounding area actually has a much more ancient life, having been the host of encounters and clashes between civilizations.
The name Roccamena is said to have been conceived after the exclamation of the Prince of Camporeale and Marquis of Sambuca, Giuseppe Beccadelli Bologna, who, seeing the landscape so characteristic and special, managed only to say: "What a pleasant rock".
Things to do in Roccamena
There are many i monuments and attractions that are present in the area of Roccamena and which certainly constitute a reason for attraction to this village.
First of all from the religious point of view we find the Church of the Holy Saviour, as well as Mother Church of the village, built around 1840 even if inside it is possible to admire works of the seventeenth century. In the surroundings of Roccamena, you will also find the Calatrasi bridge, where to stop for a leap into the past.
Among the events in Roccamena one of the most loved ones is certainly the Meloon Festival, or the yellow melon festival in Roccamena, a typical product of this territory also known by the name of "yellow gold". The festival is held every year on the last weekend of August.
Getting around in Roccamena
Roccamena is a small town in the province of Palermo, getting around the town is very simple.
The city has public car parks where you can leave your vehicle, from there it is possible to visit the center comfortably on foot and then move to the neighboring areas and discover other villages.
How to get to Roccamena
Roccamena, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be reached by car or train.
Who arrives on the train, you will find private buses and shuttles at the Vespri station in Palermo, about 34 km from the centre; who prefer to reach the country in the car, can take the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo and continue until the exit for Gallitello, which is located about 17 km from Roccamena.
Useful numbers
Common
091 8469011
Tourist Info
091 8208034
Municipal police
091 8469028
Emergency medical Service
091 8465158
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.roccamena.pa.it
