Borghi dei Tesori Fest — Partanna

Partanna debuts at the Borghi dei Tesori Fest

The Borghi dei Tesori Fest is a widespread festival created by the Le Vie dei Tesori Foundation, which every spring transforms dozens of small Sicilian towns into a grand itinerary to discover places that are usually closed or little-known. In the 2026 edition, the sixth of the series, the Municipality of Partanna, in the province of Trapani, makes its debut in the circuit, taking part in the third and final weekend scheduled for May 23rd and 24th.

Nestled in the Belice Valley, Partanna is a village with Arab origins, deeply marked by the 1968 earthquake but still capable of preserving important historical and archaeological evidence. The festival is an opportunity to rediscover this heritage through a weekend dedicated to history, nature, and gastronomy.

Places to visit

Among the proposed visits, the Church of San Rocco stands out, built in 1576 as a vow after the plague and recognizable by its bell tower covered in green majolica tiles. Doors also open to the former Benedictine Convent, which hosts tastings of local products during the festival. The route through alleys, churches, and panoramic viewpoints reveals the authentic identity of a village in Western Sicily.

Tastings and experiences

The food and wine dimension is one of the hallmarks of the Partanna stop. In the former convent, you can taste local extra virgin olive oil, Nocellara del Belice olives, and Vastedda del Belice PDO, the signature cheese of the territory. The program also includes:

• E-bike tours through the village alleys, olive groves, and the landscapes of the Belice Valley;
• Experiences with shepherds, to witness the making of fresh ricotta and traditional cheeses;
• Urban trekking to discover the most picturesque corners of the historic center;
• Peasant-style lunches and local wine tastings.

A project spread across all of Sicily

The Partanna stop is part of a broader program that, in the 2026 edition, involves twenty-five small towns on the island over three consecutive weekends, from May 9th to 24th. The project is promoted by the Le Vie dei Tesori Foundation together with the Borghi dei Tesori association, with the aim of enhancing smaller villages and their hidden treasures, offering visitors a slow and authentic way to experience the Sicily Region.