Roccapalumba

Roccapalumba is located at the foot of Mount Rocca and provides a breathtaking view of the stars.

Roccapalumba, also known as the Village of the Stars (Paese delle Stelle), is a crucial point for international scientists and astronomy lovers. Due to its location, placed at the foot of Mount Rocca, during the night it provides a breathtaking view of the stars. For this reason you can visit the Planetarium Francesco Nicosia and the Astronomical Observatory with a telescope of 50cm. This tiny village is also renowned for the Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fest that takes place in the second half of October where you can buy and taste many varieties of prickly pears.

People live here:

2.566

Attractions:

Sagra del fico d’india, food festival

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fest, food festival

How to get there:

By Car

From Palermo

Get on E90 and Strada Statale 285/SS285 to Via Generale Cascino in Roccapalumba

Accommodations:

Masseria Acque di Palermo Country House

http://www.acquedipalermo.com/