The Sicani Mountain range in central southern Sicily sits between Palermo, the island's capital on the northwest coast, and Agrigento, a hilltop town in the southwest. Sicily's third-largest natural park, the mountain range's splendors far surpass the visual realm the region produces several products beloved both around the island and beyond.
The ricotta of the Sicani Mountains. The territory's rich biodiversity has given rise to exceptional ricotta and dairy products. Ricotta comprises the base of many Sicilian sweets, like cannoli and cassata, and much of the ricotta found in these sweets around the islands comes from the Sicani mountains. The pinzirita sheep, one of the endangered local species, are still milked by hand.
