A small jewel in the heart of the Agrigento hinterland. On our journey to discover the most authentic Sicily, a stop could not be missed in one of the **Most Beautiful Villages in Italy**: **Sambuca di Sicilia**,
in the province of Agrigento. Ciro and Elisa, increasingly in love with the most intimate and secret part of the island, expressed the desire to see a different place, less crowded and more "real." We couldn't suggest a better place.
We leave Caltagirone early in the morning, ready to cross hilly landscapes dotted with olive trees and rows of vines. The journey is long but pleasant, and as always, our **car rental with driver service in Sicily** proves to be the perfect choice: no driving stress, air conditioning, coffee breaks wherever and whenever desired, and above all, total freedom.
«Sambuca is famous for wine and for the houses sold for 1 euro!» jokes Elisa, while checking Google for some anecdotes.
«We hope we don't fall too much in love or we'll end up buying one!» replies Ciro laughing.
Discovering the Arab quarter and the panorama over the Belice Valley
Arriving at **Sambuca di Sicilia**, the village greets us with an almost surreal tranquility. It's like stepping into a postcard: cobblestone alleys, flowered balconies, intimate and quiet squares.
The first impact is with the **Saracen quarter**, the ancient heart of the town, a testament to the Arab domination in Sicily. A fascinating, narrow labyrinth of alleys, hidden courtyards, and ancient stone dwellings, where time seems to have stood still. Every corner tells millennial stories, and Ciro and Elisa's curiosity grows with every step.
«An ancient air is breathed here; it is as if history were still alive» whispers Elisa.
We visit the **Belvedere of Mount Adranone**, from which a spectacular panorama opens onto the **Belice Valley**, green and fertile, marked by sinuous hills and vineyards that fade from view. Ciro, a photography lover, takes dozens of photos: «Every curve is a new vista. What a spectacle!».
Wine, culture, and Sicilian hospitality
But Sambuca is also a land of wine. We must make a stop at one of the numerous **local wineries**, where Ciro and Elisa have the opportunity to taste some of the best Sicilian wines, such as Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, and Inzolia. The guided tour of the vineyard and the barrel room offers an immersive experience amidst scents, traditions, and family stories.
After the tasting, we stop at a local trattoria, where we enjoy typical dishes such as pasta with wild fennel and sausage, baked kid goat, and traditional desserts from Agrigento.
In the afternoon, a relaxing walk leads us to discover the **Mother Church**, the **L'Idea Theatre**, and the **Gianbecchina Art Gallery**, dedicated to the famous painter originally from the village. Every visit is easy to organize thanks to the flexibility of our **NCC in Sicily**, which allows us to explore calmly, without worries.
Ciro and Elisa are impressed by everything: the kindness of the people, the silence that tells the story, the landscape that moves.
«You don't expect this place,» says Ciro, «but it stays with you. Like all of Sicily.»
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