Discover Butera
Discover all there is to see and do in Butera. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Butera
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Butera
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Butera. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Caltanissetta.
Useful tips for your holidays in Butera
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Butera. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The history of Butera
A center with a very ancient history, Butera can boast such remote origins that it can be considered one of the very first inhabited centers in all of Sicily, to whose events it is closely linked.
The legend of the biddrina in Butera
Legend or reality? For centuries, Butera has been home to an enormous, frightening and extremely dangerous snake: the "biddrina". Many sightings, but no finds for a creature halfway between legend and cryptozoology.
Why visit Butera
Una ancient history and exciting events over the centuries characterize Butera, among the main centers of the province of Caltanissetta.
Home to ancient finds and center of the most fascinating vicissitudes in medieval era, Butera is a destination not to be missed for your holidays in the area, discover all the secrets of Butera.
Butera is characterized by a legend, nicknamed the Legend of the Biddrina, which features a snake as the protagonist green/blue in color, red-eyed and with unbreakable armor.
Things to do in Butera
Visiting Butera offers numerous ideas and memorable stimuli for a truly rich holiday. From the Necropolis of Piano della Fiera, where there is an ancient dolmen cist. It passes to Butera Castle, of Arab foundation, in excellent condition.
Tra le religious and civil architecture stands out the Mother Church of St. Paul the Apostleof medieval foundation. Always medieval is the Royal Gate.
Also, you can enjoy one beautiful shoreline usable in all seasons thanks to the mild climate. The two affected fractions are Marina di Butera e Falconara, and are a splendid example of an almost uncontaminated environment.
Among the most relevant events taking place in the country we find: Butera a Tavola – Pasta co' meli Fest, an ideal appointment to discover all the excellence of the area.
As for the religious appointments among the most appreciated and felt by the citizens of Butera we find the Feast of San Rocco in Butera.
How to get around Butera
The town of Butera lends itself easily to a pleasant exploration on foot: do not feel the need for a public transport system to discover the various treasures of this city.
To visit the maritime fractions, reach the surroundings and move freely to discover what the area has to offer, it is possible to rent a car, thanks also to the road network that allows you to easily reach the many attractions of central-southern Sicily.
How to get to Butera
Butera is directly reached from sp 8 and 197, and important arteries in the area are the ss 115, 190 and 626. For those arriving in Sicily by plane, the nearest airport isPio La Torre airport in Comiso, which is only 65 km away.
The other stopovers are Vincenzo Bellini Airport in Catania, about 110 km away, theFalcone and Borsellino Airport in Palermo, about 200 km away, and theTrapani Vincenzo Florio Airport, about 280 km away.
Useful numbers
Common
0934 345011
Tourist Info
3383 401540
Municipal police
0934 1930535
Emergency medical Service
0934 348908
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comunedibutera.it
