Favara
South-central Sicilian town forming a conurbation with Agrigento, Favara is known locally for its Easter Lamb pastry — made from almonds and pistachios — and has a compact centre with a concentration of historic churches and cafés. The town has a long agricultural history and sits near sulfur mines, with the wider Agrigento region home to UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population32,110
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 29 km18 mi
Nearest airports
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Favara: quick answers
Where is Favara?
Favara is in Agrigento, Italy, about 7.6 km4.7 miles in a straight line from the city of Agrigento.
How do you get to Favara?
The nearest airport is Catania (CTA), about 1 hr 44 min away by road. The nearest train station is Aragona Caldare, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Favara?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is November, with about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Favara?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 3 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Favara?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Licata, Prizzi and Caltabellotta.