ASPRA | LUNGOMARE DI ASPRA | WONDERS OF SICILIA | AVATA 4K DRONE FOOTAGE

Описание: ASPRA | LUNGOMARE DI ASPRA | WONDERS OF SICILIA | AVATA 4K DRONE FOOTAGE | 05 - 12 - 2024

Lungomare di Aspra is a picturesque beach located in a small local village, approximately half an hour's walk from the Bagheria train station. The beach is part of a seafront town that boasts a good character and offers stunning views towards the mountains behind Palermo with a sweeping bay in the foreground. The beach is often bustling with activity, contributing to a vibrant sense of community. The beachfront is lined with a busy road, but also features an impressive, wide promenade adorned with striking sculptures. Visitors can enjoy the local amenities which include fresh fish stalls, cafes, and shops. However, it's worth noting that the area can get quite busy with cars. Despite this, the natural beauty of the beach and its surroundings make it a must-visit location.
The first traces of the town are thought to belong to the period of Arabic domination in Sicily, as it is suspected that the name comes from the Arabic حجر («stone»). Aspra was in fact, for generations, used to cave out blocks of calcarenite (light stone, of medium strength and easy to work in the big open sky caves locally called "pirriere"). The territory of Aspra goes from the Montagna d'Aspra, which is the name of the mountain near the town with the tops of Monte Irice (284 m), Cozzo San Pietro (345 m) and Cozzo Tondo. The mountain extends in a promontory (Capo Mongerbino). Continuing towards Esto est, passing Mongerbino, is possible to reach Porticello (locality of the town Santa Flavia). West Aspra ends following the profile of the river Eleuterio. Aspra was part of the land of the nobility of Marquis of Sant'Isidoro of which now remain a villa and the land of the Church of Aspra (originally his own private chapel but later donated to the town, the other portion of this is partially used as municipal offices). Notable are the alfrescos by Renato Guttuso in the church, the seaside (lungomare), and "u rittufilu" (a straight road extending from the Corso Butera of Bagheria). Fishing is the primary economic activity of the town, with local anchovies being exported worldwide.
Aspra is part of the fascinating village of Bagheria located in the province of Palermo. This small village is well known for its Lungomare and its ice-cream production that’s made following an old tradition.If you plan to visit to Aspra you should try and see the spectacular frescos painted by Renato Guttuso held in the main Church of the village. Inspired by the dark and severe faces of the hard-working inhabitants of Aspra, he painted several holy images using their somatic traits to represent Christ and the Saints. A very famous attraction is the sea procession of the Maria SS addolorata. The celebration takes place on the 15 of September and the festivities last for five days during which there are performances, games and lots of stalls serving fresh fish cooked with local recipes.Aspra is also one of the most important producers of salted anchovies in Sicily.

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