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Licata, Italy

Licata, formerly also Alicata, is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River, about midway between Agrigento and Gela. It is a major seaport developed at the turn of the twentieth century, shipping sulphur, the refining of which has made Licata the largest European exporting centre, and asphalt, and at times shipping cheese.

Type City

Why go

  • Comune in Sicily, Italy.

History

Licata, formerly also Alicata, is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River, about midway between Agrigento and Gela. It is a major seaport developed at the turn of the twentieth century, shipping sulphur, the refining of which has made Licata the largest European exporting centre, and asphalt, and at times shipping cheese.

Restaurants & places to go

Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 3 Via Principe di Napoli, Licata, 92027 · ristorantedegustibus.it
Indoor
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · Licata, 92027 · cammilleri.webflow.io
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · Strada Statale 115 Sud Occidentale Sicula · ristoranteilsombrero.it
Indoor

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Licata, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Licata, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail