ancient ruins
Valley of the Temples
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Favara
Sicily, Italy · Europe
About Favara
Favara is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Agrigento, 17km from Scala dei Turchi.
Favara is in Sicily, Italy, with about 32,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Agrigento, about 8 km away.
Favara (Italian: [faˈvaːra], Sicilian: [faˈvaːɾa]) is a town and comune (municipality) of south central Sicily, Italy, in the province of Agrigento, 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east of Agrigento by road, with which it forms a conurbation.
Historically, the town has had a considerable agricultural trade, and there areRead more
sulfur and other mines in the neighborhood.
It is regionally famous for the "Easter Lamb", a local pastry produced there from almonds and pistachios.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Favara?
Within an hour or so of Favara: Valley of the Temples (7 km), Scala dei Turchi (17 km), Villa Romana del Casale (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Favara?
The nearest famous roads are Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).
Where is Favara?
Favara is in Sicily, Italy, about 8 km from Agrigento.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 32,110
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 37.3175, 13.6623
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Favara
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Scala dei Turchi
A striking white marlstone cliff formation on Sicily's southern coast shaped like a giant natural staircase descending to the sea.
17 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
Villa Romana del Casale
A luxurious Roman villa near Piazza Armerina with the world's richest collection of ancient mosaics.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Favara
- 67 kmTarga Florio Circuit (Madonie)The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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