Borghi Tesori Fest
These villages preserve, after all, the historical memory in which the harmony of the past can be found and represent a fundamental resource for the island's tourist development.
One of the main elements that characterises them is their ancient formation and preservation over time, in which there is a strong character of ‘continuity’ to be rediscovered in gestures, habits and traditions that are widespread and skilfully handed down. Walking through the alleys of a village means retracing the steps of the men and women who have lived in those places and succeeded one another over the past centuries.
Custonaci, which has always been a popular destination for pilgrims, is a treasure of a village of art, history and food and wine traditions, developed outside the walls of Erice and built around the Sanctuary dedicated to its Madonna. The small villages not only welcome visitors thanks to their hospitable communities, but with commitment and enthusiasm, they keep traditions alive, protect the local heritage and enliven the territories through the organisation of events and manifestations, guaranteeing the goodness of the experience during the visit.
Today's activity involving villages is the result of a keen awareness of their stoic, social and cultural heritage in an attempt to bring them back to life, thanks to their hidden treasures, ancient traditions and authentic experiences, to the benefit first and foremost of the communities that inhabit them.
