Holiday apartment in Buccheri – Culture, nature and Sicilian history

Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Buccheri will find an unusual combination of stone-built heritage, experiences in nature and regional flavours. The neviere of Buccheri were built from lava stone in cave, dome or square shapes. Buccheri is also home to the remains of a Norman castle; at the same time, the town is a stop on the Ancient Sicilian Crossroads. This means you can discover the destination through its architecture, landscape, history and cuisine.

Culture and sacred art in Buccheri

The Fontana dei Canali, dating from the 16th century, is located in Piazza Roma. The Church of Sant’Ambrogio houses an ancient wooden crucifix by an unknown sculptor. The Church of Sant’Antonio Abate has a three-aisled basilica layout; the stucco work in the central nave was created by Giuseppe Gianforma in 1757. In the hamlet of Le Croci, San Nicola is a small rock church carved out of a natural cave. Near Buccheri, Sant’Andrea is a rare example of Gothic sacred architecture from the Hohenstaufen period. The statue of Santa Maria Maddalena in the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena is attributed to Antonello Gagini (1478–1536).

More recent culture and lively performances are also part of the townscape. The Museo degli Antichi Mestieri was established by the municipality in the Casa del Fanciullo in November 2021. MedFest in Buccheri is a recurring event featuring medieval performances with flag throwers, dancers and jugglers. MedFest also includes tastings of typical medieval dishes and sweets. This creates a clear combination of art, history and event culture for your travel planning.

Nature and active experiences

Canyoning is possible in the Gole della Stretta di Buccheri. The gorge contains ravines between rock and water formed by the waters of the San Leonardo River. Among the municipalities in the Syracuse area, Buccheri has the largest number of forests.

Local cuisine and products

Buccheri’s local cuisine includes salami made from pork and wild boar, ricotta, cheese, Maccaruneddi and U pani copipi. The Tonda Iblea olive variety from Monte Lauro is used to produce Monti Iblei extra virgin olive oil with the protected designation of origin and the Monte Lauro geographical indication. Alongside culture and nature, these specialities also give your search for accommodation in Buccheri a culinary focus.

Family experiences and practical planning

Parcallario’s family package includes all the adventure courses, including the Superzipline and Up2tree. Access to Parcallario’s courses requires registration at the Info Point as well as a registration code. If you are planning a trip with children, you can take this specific itinerary into account when organising your day and arrange the other Buccheri activities according to the preferred balance of activity, discovery and enjoyment.

Planning a holiday apartment in Buccheri around your interests

You can choose your holiday apartment in Buccheri based on the focus that defines your trip: architecture and sacred art, the gorges and forests, regional cuisine and MedFest, or a family day at Parcallario.

More destinations for your travel planning

For more destinations, you can also view Granelli, Agnone, Canicattini Bagni, Fanusa, Syracuse, San Corrado Di Fuori, Rosolini and Villasmundo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Syracuse.